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Unread 29-01-2007, 17:37
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Stop with the "RTFM" stuff

We all know what the 'F' in RTFM stands for, and it's not FIRST. So I'd like to ask everyone to stop with the one line RTFM posts. It's rude and unnecessary. There are far better ways to help people with their problems than swearing at them and telling them to read the manual. Try pointing them to a specific section and politely remind to read the manual. I've listened to far too many new CD users complain about the rude and harsh treatment they've received.

Take a look at the example set by Katie Reynolds

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...046#post439046

This is the right way to answer a question. If you don't have the time or desire to answer a question this way, then don't post. No post is much better than some of the rudeness we've been seeing.

It comes down to something simple, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it all. I mean, I know we all get frustrated during build season, but we still need to make an effort to be polite and helpful.
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