RTFM: The Next Generation

Back in the day—and probably still, in certain dark corners of the Internet—curious n00bs spouting often-asked-and-answered “obvious questions” (at least to those being asked) were quickly booted in the posterior and sent reeling from Usenet newsgroups, IRC,  and (later) discussion forums with the phrase “RTFM!” left ringing in their ears for good measure.

Nowadays it’s a much kinder, gentler Internet with information simpler to find than ever—but the inane questions remain.

Thank [deity of your choosing]* for lmgtfy.com.  Now you can not only direct the harmlessly naive or perpetually clueless to the right search engine, you can show them the search terms to type and the correct button to press:  All by giving them a specially shortened URL.

Try it.  You’ll like it.

* When in doubt, choose the Flying Spaghetti Monster.