In a message dated 12/31/98 10:47:23 PM, you wrote:

<<>Oh, and perhaps you should add a note somewhere that it might be

a good idea to observe other C&C posts on the mailing list for
example of how C&C can be written.

Not a bad idea... though, of course, it assumes that the people
already on the FFML are setting a good example, which we know is
sometimes not the case.... :-)>>

I'm going to have to completely disagree with this one.  It may be a good idea
to read a few examples.  It may be a good idea to do a number of things.  We
can't include everything in the FAQ supplement.  Personally I think for most
purposes the supplement Gary Kleepe sent to the FFML is fine (but I wouldn't
go much longer).  Everyone is going to have a different view of constructive
critism.  If you feel the need to be more specific then this say, "As a guide
line, read over your work and ask yourself, "If I recieved this piece of C&C
would it improve my fic?"  If so the C&C is probably going to be constructive
by most writers' viewpoints."

This supplement could easily get very long, to the point where someone who
wants to C&C just won't read it.  Take out the little rules.  This supplement
should be a quick reference of a few general pointers with which someone can
use check their C&C.  By making this too long you're just asking for people
not to bother reading it.