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RTFM (lemmus.org)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Hello Linux community.

I'd like to take a moment to explain what I hope will be a simple concept (so really it's more of a reminder) that everyone should say least know and understand.

Not everyone (myself included) learns best by RTFM. Some of us need a guiding hand or to watch a video instead. It's not that we're lazy or don't like reading, it's just that it doesn't work efficiently enough.

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[–] 7 points 7 months ago (1 child)

RTFM doesn't have to literally mean to read text, just like saying "let me google that for you" doesn't have to literally be google. Both statements are similar; the point is instead of burdening others with teaching you something, go learn it on your own whether that be the manual or random Indian tech youtuber.

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  • [–] 0 points 7 months ago

    Sometimes people ask others instead of googling things because it offers an opportunity to socialize. We all know google is an option. I get what you're saying, but it's sad to see this described as a burden.

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