Re: Obsolete versions of FAQs archived

Matt Messina (messina@engin.umich.edu)
Fri, 9 Feb 1996 23:03:19 -0500 (EST)

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On faq-maintainers@consensus.com wrean@krl.caltech.edu wrote:
>I maintain two FAQs for the newsgroup alt.support.asthma, and since
>these are medical FAQs, tend to be a little on the compulsive side
>about having only the latest version available. While doing a Lycos

How about putting a notice such as

Information contained in this FAQ is potentially dangerous if it is
obselete. If it is later than <postingDate + timeToBecomeObselete>,
please obtain the newest version from <URL> to assure that you get the
latest facts.

This FAQ is not intended as substitute for the advice of a medical
professional.

near the top?

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Matt Messina
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