Re: Why we have FAQs [Re: Slightly puzzled]

["anomaly3@mc.net" <anomaly3@mc.net>]

Jeff,

Society showing disapproval is one thing, but shooting someone for 
failing to use a turn signal is an example of someone who is mentally 
disturbed. Seems like all I have been reading when people post their 
opinions are extremist answers. Around here, all the people who don't 
use turn signals usually get the bird, not a bullet in the head - 
besides, I never had any problem with people exercising their free 
liberties.

The only point I was trying to make is that when someone asks a 
question, it is not necessary to be rude to them just because the answer 
can be found elsewhere. If you can't spare a minute of your time to help 
someone in need, then don't. I grew up being taught that there was no 
such thing as a stupid question - the only stupid thing to do is not to 
ask.

I don't have a problem with FAQs - I just don't read 'em. They're too 
long and it is time consuming to dredge through pages of text in the 
hopes that an answer will be there. There is nothing I need to 'take up 
with' the 1000+ maintainers of FAQs.

I thought these were discussion groups where everyone was welcome to ask  
questions, no matter how basic or complex. If everyone on the discussion 
group were reading release after release of FAQs, there wouldn't be much 
discussion going on.

I would like to thank you, Nathan, Sam, and everyone else who has 
responded to this thread. The discussion thus far has been intriguing 
and I have heard a lot of different opinions and ways of looking at 
things.

But my opinion still stands - that although 'net' etiquette may involve 
reading FAQs, there also exists traditional etiquette, that one should 
always be courteous in their correspondence, and that one should not be 
rude or condescending.

And for those travelling in California - make sure you wear your Kevlar!

- Tony :-)