How to tell people to ask questions the smart way

[Mark Lawrence]

On 05/09/2012 00:05, Ben Finney wrote:
> Andreas Perstinger <andipersti at gmail.com> writes:
>
>> On 04.09.2012 11:34, Paolo wrote:
>>> how do I know if a JTextField has the focus?
>>> thank to all
>>
>> Look there:
>> http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#forum
>
> That is an unhelpful response. You aren't giving anything to help the
> original poster improve their question. Moreover, it is rude and
> dismissive, which doesn't belong in this forum.
>
> The “how to ask question the smart way” essay is not a blunt instrument
> for beating people over the head with, and it is brutish to use it that
> way. Instead, please point out *how* the original poster's question can
> be improved.
>

It is my opinion that the OP got exactly what they deserved, hence I 
entirely disagree with your response.

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Cheers.

Mark Lawrence.