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--- wiki:faq [2026/01/29 18:44] – Added FAQ page with section on "Why not buy whistles" samurailink3
+++ wiki:faq [2026/02/01 04:24] (current) – Added "Do we just ship whistles?" to the FAQ samurailink3
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 ===== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =====
+  * [[wiki:faq#why_not_just_buy_whistles|Why not just buy whistles?]]
+  * [[wiki:faq#why_are_group-specific_process_not_on_the_wiki|Why are group-specific process not on the wiki?]]
+  * [[wiki:faq#do_we_ship_assembled_kits_kit_materials_or_just_whistles|Do we ship assembled kits, kit materials, or just whistles?]]
 ==== Why not just buy whistles? ====
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 And lastly, 3D printing keeps our processes //agile//. If we need to pivot to a newer model to save filament and/or time, we can easily do that. Its just one plate-change away. If we were bulk-buying wholesale whistles, changing our minds mid-production just isn't possible.
+//As a bonus:// People appreciate knowing their whistle was made by a human who printed, boxed, and shipped it out because they care. They are being supported by //people//, not a company.
+==== Why are group-specific process not on the wiki? ====
+A few reasons:
+  * We (and many other groups) are primarily [[https://signal.org/|Signal]]-based. Keeping multiple sources-of-truth synchronized is a futile effort. Best to keep processes centralized in one easy-to-change place that all members can see.
+  * This wiki is designed to be [[meta_download-this-wiki|copied]]. If we add a lot of specific information for our group alone, it makes it harder for new groups to fork the wiki.
+  * Safety. This wiki is //very public//. For more-optimal security, some processes cannot be shared publicly.
+==== Do we ship assembled kits, kit materials, or just whistles? ====
+You are free to do whatever you think is appropriate and helpful. The majority of volunteers only ship whistles though. Adding lanyards, key rings, or other materials drives up shipping costs significantly.