Actually, a better approach might be to answer the question and also include a reference to the location. The asker then sees a way to look that he or she may not know. Also avoids making incorrect assumptions. I see this method used a lot on technical mailing lists.
This way, we "teach others to fish for themselves."
Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4elg@arrl.net http://wd4elg.net
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:11 PM To: Luc Leblanc Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: RTFM question
There might not be a stupid question but there are certainly those that are too lazy to first try to help themselves and expect others to do everything for them.
Luc Leblanc wrote:
It was a Fashion on this BB in the AO-40 time. Those who knows look at
those who don't from a different level... There is no stupid
question and if this BB still have some use lets those who want to help
free to answer even if it is an obvious RTFM case at your eyes.
I fight this mentality back years ago and even with instructions booklets
you still need the other experience just read the IC-220H manual
and you will see even with the RTFM you will need to practice a lot.
If only one question can save time and frustation the another one i feel
it worth the time spent to answer his question. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb