Stop with the "RTFM" stuff

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Jak DiGriz

But what if the best answer is to RTFM? I mean, we can't tolerate absolute ignorance. And we should appreciate frankness.

So RTFM now, and RTFM forever.

This reminds me of Gov. George Wallace's 1963 inauguration address -- both in tone and general offensiveness.

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

Jak, I think that it's the sentiment that people don't like, not the phrase. Yes, people should read the manual, it's their responsibility. But being quite so rude about it is just inappropriate. I expect manners and common courtesy out of my students, and I do the same out of the students on here. It's been said before, and I'll say it again. The students in this organization get very adult opportunities, and they are expected to act like adults. I know it's build season, but please remember not to use language that you wouldn't use in front of grandma. (I guess if you say those words in front of your grandmothers, I just don't know what else to say)

Well said, Beth.