Arrogance and the Internet

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Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

Just what the hell is it with people and the Internet.

Recently in another forum I asked what I had assumed was two relatively simple question and both times I got replies that really made me wonder why do people on the Internet get offended/reply with arrogant comments.

I would just like to make something's clear here:

If someone asks a question that has been asked before and you reply along these lines "as it's your first post I will answer, but in the future use the search function" Or "where have you been Durhhh" then you are a dick, there is no debating this it is a simple fact.

How do these people behave in the outside, if I asked someone the time would I receive a harsh beating for not having a watch on, if you asked them directions would they berate you for not having a map... Probably not so why do it on the Internet!!!

So just to reiterate if someone ask a question and you reply in a less than friendly manner you are a gigantic phallus.

Thanks for your time/end rant.

The difference is:

In the real world you don't walk in the halls of world's largest library which contains everything you want or need to know - therefore asking real ppl IS ok.

In the net, the answer you're seeking is (usually) only a few keystrokes away.

[=CfC= Father Ted]

If someone posts an oft-asked question, and that act for some reason offends you, then just ignore it. It's not doing you any harm - they're not ringing you up or knocking on your door. Someone else will be delighted to show off their knowledge and everyone will be happy.

Krupi's right: in niche communities such as this we can ill afford to piss off newcomers with off-hand, elitist attitudes

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