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Re: help with a strong word

Subject: Re: help with a strong word
From: Dan Roberts <DRoberts -at- ISOGON -dot- COM>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:36:23 -0400

hrm ... if you don't want the SA to do it, then why are you doc'ing it, and why is the function there in the first place?

but given that the function is and that you are, how about removing the dangerous procedure from the main flow of the doc and putting it in an appendix, or as a small, separate manual?

sorry, that's the best i can do w/o knowing specifics.

Dan Roberts
droberts -at- isogon -dot- com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin McGowan [mailto:mcgowan -at- LORAN -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 8:59 AM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: help with a strong word
>
>
> Hi Tech Writer folks,
>
> We have to document a dangerous software procedure, and want
> to come up with
> a title that will sufficiently frighten the user. Basically, this is a
> software application, and only the system administrator can
> perform this
> function, and he/she must do it VERY CAREFULLY.
>
> Something like "F---ing with the server" comes to mind, but
> is a little too
> strong and potentially offensive. Any suggestions?
>
> Yes, we must document this, and yes, there will be warnings
> all over it, but
> we need a title that clearly says "don't do this" without
> actually saying
> "don't do this."
>
> All suggestions welcome!
>
> -Kevin
>
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