RTFM is not a valid response if the manual contain no information on what the software is or even how to run it (or where to even find the manual, if the manual even exists). Is this a standalone program? A plugin for another program I'm already using? No links to any useful information whatsoever.

Then the guy that sent me the original link tells me "oh yeah, all that info is on youtube". Nope, I'm done. I'll use something else.

[–] Digit@lemmy.wtf 1 points 21 hours ago

Sometimes software is "self documenting", either in use, or in the code (or both).

Sometimes software just gets called "self documenting", like i'ts an excuse to not write good documentation.

[+] freddydunningkruger@lemmy.world -6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Questions for you and your upvoters: when you were growing up, did you climb a lot of trees that were way too high for you or did they have fences to keep you away from them? Were you required to wear a helmet while riding a bike? Were you even allowed to bicycle anywhere on your own? Did you ever have to figure out how something works on your own, or has it always been your default response to give up when someone isn't there spoon-feeding you the answers?

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Climbed trees, rode without a helmet, and setup the home network without any documentation whatsoever. Been there, done that.

It's not 2005 anymore. I have a job, a significant other, and other shit to do that's more important than documenting someone else's hobby.

[–] MellowYellow13@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You dont understand manuals? Yikes