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> Treating people like dirt just for asking a question is NEVER warranted,
> even if that question is at the level of, "What's the number for 911?"
> People who come and ask questions are, at some level, genuinely in need of
> help and deserve a genuine response.  If it's in the Handbook, then tell
> them, "You need to do $FOO.  A guide and reference can be found in the
> Handbook, section $BAR."

I completely agree here. Being an asshole isn't cool or smart! =)

> People only grow when they realize their stupidity on their own terms.
> Forcing such realizations down their throats is not useful.

-- 
		- Liam J. Foy
		liamfoy@sepulcrum.org