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From: Ian Miller <itmiller AT dra DOT hmg DOT gb>
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Subject: Re: yes there is a FAQ.. we know
Date: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 16:13:44 +0100
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slade AT wolfenet DOT com wrote:
> 
> I've lurked in this group for some time now.  I find it a bit
> irritating that when a friend of mine asks for advice, he is instantly
> pounced upon by Eli 'Read the FAQ' Zaretskii.  Yes, it is useful
> reading and proper etiquette to refer to it before asking a question.
> However, it is also proper Usenet etiquette to avoid over-posting.
> Eli, in the messages I downloaded today (slightly over 100), over 30
> came from you, with nearly half of those telling people to read the
> FAQ, quoting it like scripture from the Bible.  No offense, but chill
> out a little and give others a chance.  Yes, you often have good
> advice to share.  I am (obviously) not a frequent poster, and tend to
> find most of my answers through experimentation.  However, when I do
> need help, it would be nice to not have to wade through so many 'go
> read the FAQ' posts.

If "we" know, how come so many people ask the same questions
over and over and over again?

I'd say Eli was being generous with his time in answering these
postings. If people would get the message "we" would have to
wade through far fewer "I have not even read readme.1st"
messages *and* Eli would not post so much.

--
Ian Miller