Take it easy on the new members

[TubaMorg]

I have noticed, recently, that there are several people posting on CD who are offending the delicate view that some more experienced posters have of how the forum should run. The most common offense is someone asking a question that has already been addressed. This question is usually (and quickly) followed by a derisive reply saying "SEARCH THE POSTS FIRST!"

While I agree that users should, indeed, search before posting, I would like to request to please please please try to treat the new posters more gently. Take it from a mentor who is dealing with a BUNCH of computerphobes, harsh response to a naive post will only sour their view of CD and FIRST.

Believe it or not, some people come on here and have never ever seen a forum. Nor are they even in the slightest bit aware of the rules that go along with general forum organization that is common to many forums. So I am asking to take it easy on them. Guide them towards the rules, give them gentle reminders on how to use the forums. And for Pete's sake make them feel welcome. No one wants to come on here and be stupid in public, much less have it pointed out to them!

Please take it easy on the newbies!