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Re: Cocoa et al as HCI usability problem
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Re: Cocoa et al as HCI usability problem


  • Subject: Re: Cocoa et al as HCI usability problem
  • From: Michael Vannorsdel <email@hidden>
  • Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:29:11 -0600

Nothing wrong with saying "you should read such and such". But RTFM is the condescending way of saying it (just look what it stands for). Would be like asking someone where the restroom is and getting "look at the building directory, you blind clueless moron". My point was about posts that are belittling and snipe because the question was simple.


On May 18, 2008, at 8:42 PM, Andreas Mayer wrote:

Actually, I don't understand why an RTFM kind of answer is perceived as rude. I'm really happy when I get an RTFM *with a link* to the appropriate document.

Also, I often just don't answer at all, since an RTFM may not be well received and I don't have the time to write a more elaborate answer. Oh well.

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 >Re: Cocoa et al as HCI usability problem (From: Julius Guzy <email@hidden>)
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 >Re: Cocoa et al as HCI usability problem (From: Andreas Mayer <email@hidden>)

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