Re: Why do so many newcomers post to bug-lilypond?

[Laura Conrad]

>>>>> "David" == David Rogers <address@hidden> writes:

    David> Perhaps every time the bugs list is mentioned anywhere, it should 
come
    David> with a notice "The bugs list is for the Lilypond programmers only. 
For
    David> any kind of help with the software, please write to [link to user
    David> list]".

    David> I know, that part about programmers is perhaps not strictly 100% 
true,
    David> but it's what newbies should hear.

I disagree.  Reporting bugs has nothing to do with programming.

How about:

    The bugs list is for experienced lilypond users to report
    malfunctions in the software.  If you're having trouble learning
    to use the software, you can get help on the lilypond-user list.

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