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I feel your pain, and that of the dead horse, too. Remember, though, that some people who are not in front of a computer all day for a living, or a diversion, are timid and unsure of themselves when straying off the beaten path of the web. I have actually, this year, met a few people to whom "do a Google search" meant nothing.
I have been admonished NOT to suggest Google for the reason that "If the person tries Google first and gets the answer, then all the rest of the members lose out on discussing the information."
The recent relay thread is an example, but even more frustrating. The OP asked about the wiring of a relay, since the original instructions were lost. The terminal assignments were printed right on the relay. A quick Google search would have brought up a similar image, with the info right there.
On other fora, where snarkiness and sarcasm are tolerated (not saying that's a good thing...this forum is known for its general politeness and diplomacy) there is an answer that we use: "LMGTFY" which in itself needs to be Googled to be deciphered and appreciated. But because of the nature of the reply, even THAT gets questioned by the cluelesscenti.
