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I do have to agree with the others... in that over the last weeks the questions from many newbies are the kind that are answered in the opening pages of the manuals. There's been some real classics this week (why can't I make my Hindustan Tourer go as fast as G8RPI's rocket)... I've had to take a real deep intake of breath and IGNORE them (depite the fact they even PM or EMAIL me as well!). I've been sorely tempted to reply that you've joined the wrong class... Landscape Gardening 101 is down the hall on the right...

The REAL question that needs to be addressed is... how do you get folks to READ the manual, the README files, the DATASHEET, the HELP files (if there are any - and you know what I'm referring to here), search this list, search the email archives on the manufactuers site, all the myriad of documentation that you and I use every day? A lot of folks on this list (and I'm sure on the other) won't. They're too lazy. They can't be bothered to make the slightest effort (and it's plainly obvious from some questions posted), and it's easier to have someone else do their homework for them.

I think, some patience, and when these silly questions appear, those that have the inclination should simply post a reference to the Page or Section Number in the manual where the answer is to be found. This forces them to look for it and digest what they're reading. Garbo Technician 101 still has vacancies...

To preserve Freedom of Speech yet retaining some moderation, the offending image has been edited. Sorry about that Ralph, but I did use my best lipstick pencil to do the job.