Re: Acronyms--RTFM

Subject: Re: Acronyms--RTFM
From: "Doug R. Carlson" <drcarlso -at- CIG -dot- MOT -dot- COM>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 11:18:18 -0600

Aside from the obvious, I always thought RTFM meant -

"Read That Fabulous Manual" !

Bottom line - Don't use "RTFM" in production work.
I think we have beat this thread enough.


On Nov 11, 7:15am, Carolyn Grismore wrote:
> Subject: RTFM

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> Remember, words (even obscenities) only have power if you choose to
> give it to them.

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On Nov 11, 9:37am, Rise Keller wrote:
> Subject: Re: Acronyms--RTFM
> You mean no one on this list has heard the expression
> "Read The FRIENDLY Manual"?!?!
>
> It amazes me how quickly everyone rushes to the most
> offensive interpretation!

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