Re: FAQ - etiquette - and how to get an answer.

On Fri, 2 Nov 2001 11:55:44 -0000, "Niall Litchfield" <n-litchfield_at_audit-commission.gov.uk> wrote:

>4. RTM is OK as an answer, but is best accompanied by an actual solution,
>before gently pointing out where the solution could have been found.

IMNSHO, or by a URL (or other pointer) to the actual location of it online or in the accompanied documentation.

Sometimes, a person replying can be too frustrated to give an answer to a stupid question. Posting a URL is not too bad. Personally, I have given URLs in the past feeling my reply was so simple that the OP would be embarrased at having asked.

Giving an answer too may give the reader the encouragement to not read the manual again.

The best answer would be,

<<<
That topic is discussed in the Oracle Concepts Manual under the title "Tablespaces". Please refer to <URL:http://otn.oracle.com/.....>
>>>

B. Received on Fri Nov 02 2001 - 06:26:43 CST