A Restructure of the FAQ's

:laugh: ok ....

Edan wrote: I have already asked for that...

Let's combine all of these suggestions:

Under 18? Click Here.

• First Steps
  • What Jediism Is
  • What TOTJO Is
  • The Rules
  • How To Register
• How TOTJO Is Structured
  • Guests & Members
  • Ranks
    • Novice
    • Initiate
    • Apprentice
    • Knight
    • Senior Knight
    • Master
  • Clergy
    • Seminary
    • Licensed Ministers
    • Ordained Ministers
      • Deacon
      • Priest
      • Bishop
    • Synod
  • Offices
    • Council
    • General Positions (like Youth Officer or Librarian)
    • Online Positions (Mods, admins, etc.)
  • Honorary Ranks & Titles (Anything purely honorary)
• Jedi Training
  • Where to Begin
  • How Long Does This Take? ("Rank Hasn't Changed", other patience questions)
  • The Initiate's Program
  • Apprenticeship
  • The Degree Scheme
• (Anything else not covered, categorized for ease of location)

By breaking things down into categories of information instead of questions, people are more likely to find what they're after. Everyone asks questions in a different way, and questions usually take more space to ask than a categorization of the answer, so putting it in an order like this might help people figure out what they're trying to ask in less space with less confusion.

It also solves the FAQ problems raised by tzb, freeing us up to make a separate FAQ for genuinely FAQ that aren't covered in this "beginner's book" page, as well as presents space at the very top, first thing for minors to find information on our Youth programs, setting aside that space for either a similar guide there, a minor's FAQ, or both, like Edan and MartaLina suggested.

Upon request, I can work on restructuring the information in the current FAQ into a format like this in text, if there are any questions only an examination of the idea could fix.

Rosalyn J wrote: Good Morning,

The Knights of the Temple are discussing a potential restructure of the FAQs located here: https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/faq , to make it easier for new members to navigate. In order to do this well, we need your assistance.

Please recall what it was like being a new member here. What were some of the questions you needed/wanted answered as a new member? Is there anything that we can do to improve how those questions are answered? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

Ros

As new member I was curious about the structure of the temple. The FAQ covers many different points, with a wide perspective. At first it was a little bit overwhelming because it is all put together. It may be an idea to bundle the FAQ categorized list using small heading and no blank lines in the numeration til the next heading begins. A small idea below, but it could be different. Just to get a impression of what I try to say!:

Global structure:
Important information: What`s Jediism
Minors: Under 18, Youth officers
Jedi path: Guests, Good Standing, Taking your time; Application, Simple Oath, What`s Apprenticeship, Knighthood, Ranking
Temple structure: Council, Clergy, Synod, Seminary(, Heritage), Ranking

How to participate:
Minors: Under 18, Youth officers
Membership: Good Standing
Apprenticeship: What`s Apprenticeship
Clergy: Seminary

Other Questions:
Suggestions: Suggestions, Complaint Process, Don`t Agree,
Other questions: TotJO Symbol, Holy Days, Interest Groups, Privacy, Online Presence, Merchandise, Funding,
Problems: Rank Hasn't Changed, Contact us, Moderators, Council, Knights

Tzb in reference to your post, I like the search box thing

The rules section has been shortened: https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/faq#Rules

Senan wrote: The FAQ itself is okay for me, but maybe put a link to it on the homepage? It seemed we spend time directing people to it a lot even though it is in the Nav Bar.

Done.

This is a proposal being considered in Council:

<sup>* Might need refining or re-wording
** Can be reworded for purposes of cohesive and summarized consolidation with links to articles to further explain selected processes (such as the simple oath for example)
+ Added</sup>


About Jediism
- What is this Jedi thing all about? (1)

Making Your Account
- Can I participate without committing? (6)
- Are there rules about age? (3)
- What is required to be considered a Jedi of the temple? (2*/4/7/13/5) **
- What are the ranks and statuses here? (10/12)

Training
- What entails training? + (plus 11)
- What is the Initiates Program? (*
- What does apprenticeship involve? (9)

The Council & Offices
- Who or what is the TOTJO Council? (20)
- Are there other roles or offices? (21) **

The Temple Clergy
- What is the clergy and how does one join it? (15)
- How can I apply for a temporary minister's license? (14)
- What is the Synod? (16)
- Are there any "holy-days" for this temple? (18)

Temple Policies +
- What are the rules of this temple? ** (25)
- What if I want to make a complaint? (22/23)


Re-insertions:
- Rules (Not as article but as link reference to it)

Removals for own article:
- SIG (could be mentioned in an already existing answer with link to article about it)

I think things relating to minors need to be much bolder... if not in bold literally... and not in a question form.
I think it should pretty much be 'Under 18s read this bit' (something like that).

Bump, people want to know that Council is listening, as the person who'll probably be the one to change the FAQ my above post was me giving you all an opportunity to chime in Any thoughts?

Making Your Account -- Under 18 years, please read this
- Can I participate without committing? (6)
- Are there rules about age? (3)
- What is required to be considered a Jedi of the temple? (2*/4/7/13/5) **
- What are the ranks and statuses here? (10/12)

(the link was just an example)

Just a thought ...

Hiya,

In regards to this post, I'd like to ask "what are the frequently asked questions and how do we differentiate them from what we provide on the general information document?