FAQ editor needed?

OK, I'm back in town for awhile (I think/hope). It seems that, while
I was gone, the FAQ writing, comment, and compilation processes went
along just fine, thanks to the efforts of FAQ contributors and, of
course, Robert Walker's intensive software work (thanks, Robert!). So,
where do we stand? Are we in need of anyone to act as "editor"?

One laissez-faire sentiment that was expressed last week seems at odds
with what I would consider an editor's duties: to correct spelling and
grammatical errors where possible. I do agree that the author should
have final say in the precise sequence of characters, but are we such
rugged individualists that we insist upon unorthodox spelling and usage,
which might confuse some readers (especially those non-English speakers
who must look up our words)? I l'v wackiness as much as the next guy,
but feel a FAQ is not the best place to express it.

I agree with the idea that individual FAQ contributors should sign their
work, unless anyone wants to be anonymous. If we are willing, we can
include our e-mail address, so that further questions can be sent
directly to us, possibly resulting in a new, more clear FAQ revision
later.

I like the idea of spanning a large range of questions from basic to
esoteric. Some of the questions already addressed might not be
"frequently asked" by someone uninitiated in tuning or music history.
But they're all issues that the contributor feels ought to be addressed,
and I would favor wide latitude in that regard.

I think that each contribution should be posted to the list before being
included (or possibly simultaneously). Then, if others wish to offer
comments, or additional contributions on the same subject, they can do
so without fearing that something may have passed by without notice.
So far, I think every contributor has been very receptive to comments
and suggestions, and we've had some questions answered by two or more
people, which I think is good.

These thoughts are offered wearing the hat of a list member, and if
nothing else is needed, I'll gladly "abdicate" any role in the FAQ
preparation (beyond my own individual contribution(s)). Or not,
whichever.

Here's a call for more entries! I'm _certain_ that many list members
are fantasizing about writing on one or more topics. Let's all do it!
Write it up; if you're not sure you want to submit it to the glare of
the list, send it to me privately for comment.

Also please submit lists of additional questions you'd like to see
addressed. I _know_ there's a lot of confusion out there, if other
list members are half as confused as I am...

JdL