I would enjoy reading the unsolicited configurational instruction of an experienced user that was posted to the list on more BASIC topics. It could become normal practice. It can't hurt, but would take a little effort admittedly. Kind regards, Bryce.
I like this idea, but I can't help thinking that the mailing list is possibly the wrong place for this information.
Can't we just put some of our own howto's on the Lug site (or perhaps a different site) The mailing list is great for members but the archive is difficult for non members to search.
Internally at work I am currently implementing a system based on wordpress to keep track of tips and tricks we all pick up when working on customers systems, we will also keep it as a central changelog so that everyone is aware as to what has changed at each of our larger customers sites.
If one of us discovers a neat time saving trick then it is dropped into the blog, if a customer reports a strange happening then it goes into the blog. It will used as a sort of technical diary.
I used a blog because there are plenty of streamlined tools for making quick entries, even from my treo phone. So I can get the raw data in as soon as it happens and then flesh up the details when I get back to the office.