He isn't some "brat" complaining about the emulation.
...and I'd like to add it wouldn't be a big deal if he were. But I don't think I have seen anyone get too bent out of shape if game X doesn't work (on this forum, at least). The conversations usually go something like this:
"Hi, Ridge Racer runs really bad in MAME. How can I fix it?"
"Well, you need a hyper fast processor, and the driver for it isn't finished."
"Oh. Well, that's a shame. Thanks anyway!"
Face it: The documentation, FAQ, and all of the other documents associated with MAME have grown to be quite large. And dare I say that they are a bit daunting to someone who has just discovered MAME.
I do agree that users of ANY software of moderate complexity should read the documentation or punch their questions into Google before they seek answers on a forum. But the allure of immediacy is a bit strong; hence, we get guys asking questions that are clearly written in the FAQ or answered in some other forum.
Frankly, I don't think that typing "RTFM" is all that helpful, and it does nothing to solve the problem (and due to human nature, the problem is unsolvable. People will ALWAYS ask "stupid" questions when they don't feel like rifling through pages upon pages of documentation). In all honesty, I don't think that hostility is a way to greet perceived ignorance or ingratitude.
So, let's have another analogy. You are in a strange town in a different country, and you are lost. You can't understand the way the subway/train system works, and you want to get back to your hotel. You ask someone to help you find your destination, he notices the map in your hand and replies "read your flippin' map" and walks away. Or worse, they begin some diatribe about "you stupid foreigners" and still give you no useful information.
I don't want to be that guy. When I am helpful, I feel productive. When I feel productive, I feel happier. When I help someone with a question, stupid or not, I like to think I have set someone on the proper path to solve their problem. And in turn, I hope that they will return this kindness to someone else who has the same problem somewhere down the line. And this, as simple as this is, makes me happier.
I am aware of the floods of e-mails emu devs get, and I understand that floods of this sort can grow to be a bit tiring. And in turn this will make their responses terse and curt. Again, this is human nature.
But in the meanwhile, I have taken refuge in this little corner of the Internet, where the people are generally friendly and helpful, and I feel at home (as home as one can feel on an electronic forum anyway). I shall continue to field questions no matter their level of "stupidity", and I openly encourage others to do the same.
As an aside-- you are the second person in the last few months to react like you did when I didn't realize that they didn't live in the United States. One way to clarify your nationality is to enter your location in your user profile, or use your nation's flag as your avatar.
Take care.
APf
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