Why questions don't get answered, or "No, I've already RTFM, tell me the answer!"

[Robert P. J. Day]

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005, Tim wrote:

> On Wed, 2005-12-28 at 21:37 -0600, Charles Howse wrote:
> > I don't mean to step on any toes, just want to start some
> > discussion. Does anyone else have any thoughts on why questions
> > don't get the respectful treatment they deserve?
>
> I think some do themselves harm by the way they post.  Three common
> things spring immediately to mind.

then there's posts for which the subject field is essentially
meaningless, as in:

	"need help"
	"newbie question"
	(no subject)

all of which inspire an immediate "d".

rday