Hey, nobody's "Zone Etiquette" is perfect in the first month. And if no one mentions the search, it may be legitimately unknown.
That's a valid point. On the other hand, if one downloads the Guide and reads page(s) 27 and 28, the F95Zone Forum is discussed as well as directions on how to conduct a search, what to do if an error is encountered and more.
So my question is, 'Which seems easier?' Post a question and hope someone is online that can answer it correctly and gives a
polite, patient answer as opposed to snarky as you suggested happens often, or read a few pages that have everything from downloading, installing the game, upgrades, bugfixes, mods, How to play, what the controls are, how to use this forum, error reporting, how to use the phone to aid the player in completing all achievements and so on.
If they are really desperate/lazy or whatever is the proper term, there is even a section called 'Spoilerland' that provides step by step instructions for completing the majority of achievements.
So yes, I will continue to express 'Heavy Sighs' and try and 'cut some slack' as you suggest, while I provide answers to questions that have been asked and answered eleventy-billion times already and the answers are readily available in one location. Myself, MonseurX, Puppet Master, Yankeeinky, just to name a few, will be happy to accept you into the ranks of 'Go To Members For Answers'. Just let us know which shift(s) you will be available.