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The simple answer is no.
The complicated one, is it depends on the situation, and they are often unique.
What annoys me here on the forum from time to time, is rarely that I think someone is stupid (although let's face it, we've all read some facepalm worthy material), but rather that they are lazy.
That they demand a simple answer to a complicated question.
That they continue to ask questions, to which answers are easy to find.
That they in turn perceive as rudeness, an answer that is simply short/terse, and equally as uniforming as their question.
To a person who is simply lazy, I will just stop responding. To a person that becomes rude, I'll use nice language, but no longer feel any obligation to actually be nice.
To take Tmack analogy - of course it's easier to point out the bathroom, but would you really want a customer to whom you also need to show where the Bar is, or the tables, or the back door? I guess yes, if you're a paid host, but none of us here are.
I think the mantra on the Forum has always been "Don't spoonfeed the noobs"
I don't think the reason has ever been to be rude. If a person dedicates that much time to researching and building and has the intelligence to do so, they are probably not someone inclined to be irresponsible with a Laser. They will most likely have learned about laser safety along the way.
Contributing to discussions on the forum also gives builders and sellers a sense of who the member is. A built in safety mechanism as it were. The Forum tends to weed out potentially "dangerous people". The moderators also work overtime to keep an eye on things even though it may not always be so obvious. Many of the Vets and members also communicate and take care of their own.
Just my opinion. I think LPF is a worthwhile community and I appreciate it and the members :beer:
~ LB