Don't get me wrong, I *love*  the wireless article - (dear to my heart
 since Ubuntu seems to have broken wireless networking in 8.10) but there
 are LOADS of linux sites/lists working on problems and tech tips -
 surely the emphasis for that StaffsLUG site has to be local info and
 what's going on in our area?
For what it's worth; I don't see a problem with individuals contributing their own articles and having them on the site. Not sure having it on the front page is ideal. Why not have a section on the web site with links to outstanding howtos (perhaps acknowleging the popular distros of the day)? This would be a useful reference resource particularly for Linux newbies.
I think the list is a good place for help with narrow technical issues.
Chris.