Etiquette

[peashaq]

I'm new here. I wondered if, when answering a crossword query, it was required to explain the reasoning for the answer. I can't see anything about it in the rules but I wouldn't wish to appear rude (or presumptuous)

[HowardKennitby]

It is not required and I don't usually do it. I will if asked.

[sunny-dave]

No fixed etiquette - people might explain if it's particularly devious clueing, but not every time

Hello & Welcome to the madhouse :+)

[Nibble]

Not always required, but it helps the OP to understand your reasoning for your answer.

Hope this helps :-0

[MarkRae]

Some people do it. I generally don't because most people get it as soon as they have the answer. I will, though, if asked...

BTW, I'm curious about your name - are you a Gaelic kitten...?

[treetops1]

No, just if you want to or the poster asks. Sometimes if the answer looks a bit obscure the reasoning can help. Welcome to AB peashaq.

[TheWinner]

Welcome to AB peashaq, don't worry about etiquette, just offer your answer, and like us, if you are unsure in any way, just add a question mark at the end. We are all very friendly really, even if you are wrong, we are grateful for any input.

[peashaq]

Thanks all - excuse the abbreviations.

HK - to the point, ta
s-d - ta for welcome and warning!
Nibble - it does, ta
tt1 - ta for welcome
TW - ta (? handy to know)
MR - you speak the gaelic!!

[Zhukov]

Get ready for some Gaelic! ;-)

[MarkRae]

> MR - you speak the gaelic!!

LOL! You really are a newbie :-). Or, should I say, 'S e "newbie" fìor a th'annaibh"

[peashaq]

Zhukov - I see what you mean!

MarkRae - I didn't know a single thing about computers, AB, Gaelic, cats, and women for that matter until about a month ago. I suddenly found myself agreeing to look after a cat (I'm weak in the head). The cat's owner (bossy sort)
insisted that I sign up with AB, use the name 'peashaq' and be intelligent with my questions and answers (she's not right in the head either) - the cat could die anytime!!

[soliloquy]

I wouldn't be offended if you explained the reasoning, after all, I wouldn't be posting the question if I could have reasoned it out in the first place.

[peashaq]

soliloquy - thankyou

[MarkRae]

Fair enough. As you may have gathered, your AB name sounds very similar to the Scots Gaelic word for kitten - pìseag, pronounced PEE-shuck.

[peashaq]

How the howl could my name sound like anything in print ?

[MarkRae]

> How the howl could my name sound like anything in print?

Knowing how written words sound when they are spoken is fairly rudimentary...

[peashaq]

bough cough dough rough (goalie) enough