There was a time in all our careers (regardless of what they are) where we didn't know the proper way to ask a question. I know at the bottom of every page where it is possible to post a question that users have access to the tips listed at the bottom of this post (Just put there for reference as I know that most reading this post has read these before).

When a new or Anonymous Monk posts (and this is a broad generalization), there is a tendency to post with bad titles, lack of example data, or any number of other issues that make many monks cringe while reading a post. This isn't every Anonymous Monk or Initiate either. But that is where the potential for these mistakes is the highest.

My suggestion is as follows (although I am not quite sure about implementation methods within PM). If an Anonymous Monk posts a question (or any user for that matter posts their first question), they should be required to have viewed/read How do I compose an effective node title?, How do I post a question effectively?, I want to ask a question of the Perl Monks. Where do I start?. Now I am not suggesting that there be a test at the bottom of the node or anything like that. I am also aware that people could handle it like EULAs and just click right through. There may be enough people that read it (who may not have otherwise) that it might make the overall quality of the nodes better. The goal isn't to make the site closed or anything, just a more comfortable place to look around.

I didn't find any previous discussions on this, so I decided to post my thoughts. I apologize if I missed any previous discussions. What are everyone's thoughts on this?

Update: I also believe the same should go for Friars before they are allowed to consider a node. Friars should have to read:

In reply to Methods For Better Questions by madbombX

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