Don't take me wrong but the search function on this forum is beyond shitty, I personally always try to use the search function but sometimes have to ask because trying to wade thru a few hundred pages for something is honestly a piece of shit, when i see someone asking something i know the answer , i will, if i don't, i wont waste the time trying to snarky just to be a ass to someone on the internet i will never see or interact with in anyway, so, being that way just because, is being a dick without any profit, i mean you can do it but honestly your time would be of better use doing something else like watching paint dry.
Don't get me wrong either - I have both answered a question and asked a question that could have been resolved differently, here and in other places on the internet. However, a steady reminder that you could do it on your own doesn't have to hurt.
And I don't think that the search function on here sucks any more than any other. A good search is a skillset you need to acquire by practicing and sometimes even that does not help depending on the keywords you can use. But trying that will help you other places, too. And the search function on here does use "last entry matching on top" which especially in a case like this - new update with a possible new question - will make finding the relevant posts way easier. Speaking of which, in such a case it is quite likely (as it was in the case that started this discussion) that Q and A will be found in the last couple posts, so reading also helps.
As for "being a dick without any profit": first, I think there is a profit, see my last post. Second, sometimes you have to "be a dick". It's like feeding a dog at a table - sure, he will be happy for now and you can enjoy dinner in patience for a while but you're growing a piece of work. So in the long term it is better to resist the puppy eyes.
Also, if somebody asks every question without trying to find the answer themselves, who is the real dick? They're taking other people's time because they think they are entitled to individual pampering. By no means I do want to imply that every question comes from this mindset but many do (and personally I do think entitlement is worse here than on most other messaging boards or similar) and at least those who do deserve to be treated accordingly and then some. That doesn't mean insulting them - but telling them they are wrong and telling them they are annoying others should not be off the table.
