Re: How not to ask questions + some resources (was: Re: IP Filter Documentation.)

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From: Mike Erdely
Date: Mon, 06 May 2013 06:36

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On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 7:29 AM, Peter N. M. Hansteen <peter@bsdly.net> wrote:
> The <kant@have.it> address bounces (domain exists, user does not), which
> brings back the less fond memories of the 1990s when such asshattery was
> to some extent tolerated and even condoned in some circles due to the
> then-emerging (oh, so intolerable) spam problem.

That is annoying.

> But even without the bouncing address, the messate is a textbook example
> of how *not* to ask questions.
>
>> The FAQ at OpenSUSE is a fine document.

I'm leaning towards giving the benefit of the doubt that muscle memory
or autocorrect switched OpenBSD -> OpenSUSE.

Though, it's frustrating when a simple RFTM is the answer to a
question when the fucking manual is more easily available than the
other links cited by OP.

-ME

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