http://www.perlmonks.org?node_id=780888

Why can't I find the input box to submit a post on the Monastery Gates page?

There is no link near the top saying 'submit' or "new note" or "post a message".

If I scan all the way to the bottom, sometimes there's an input box (like on this page), and sometimes there isn't.

Is there a fixed link somewhere to a submission box?

Or, is it your policy to make it hard to post?

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Re: Where is the input box?
by toolic (Bishop) on Jul 17, 2009 at 00:21 UTC

      Given that the front page is intended to be "the first thing a newcomer to PM sees", perhaps there should be an obvious link to Where should I post X? somewhere near the top?

      Something along the line of "New to PM? Looking for help? Please go here first."

        The Information nodelet has a link called Guide to the Monastery that also talks about the sections. I think the title "Guide to the Monastery" is along the lines of what you mention. We also have a "Need Help??" link just above the nodelets, and a message on top of the front page saying "If you're new here please read PerlMonks FAQ" (though this latter only seems to appear if you're not logged in). Just how many more links do you want?

Re: Where is the input box?
by ig (Vicar) on Jul 17, 2009 at 12:13 UTC
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