Bob Blick wrote:
> There's a reason why the term "RTFM" came into existence. There's got
> to be a way to tell someone to look something up for themselves
> without causing offense or starting a flame war.

I'd hate to see more and more rules, but maybe a suggestion that if you're
going to respond with RTFM, you are encouraged to give some guidance as to
where in what M.  Again, I don't think this should be a rule because it
would be too burdensome to have to find the appropriate M and look up the
applicable passage in all cases.  However, if you can and are willing to, it
would be considered a plus.

Otherwise I see no need for some sort of sugar coated RTFM.  As you say,
that term evolved for a reason.  It has now become pretty much a standard.
It doesn't make sense to use a different one just on the PIClist.  Even if
you did, it would quickly devolve to have the same meaning.  For example, is
there anyone that actually thinks a "pre-owned" car is different from a
"used" one?

> This is a complicated mess we are in and I think a little thinking
> needs to be applied. The Piclist has lots of helpful and smart
> people. Let's use them all and grow our way out of this.

OK, I had nearly given up.  I've put forth my ideas.  I'll wait around for a
while to see what others come up with.


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