If you consider it "mean" and "rude" to suggest that you can find answers in
this NG (and save yourself time) by searching, then by all means continue to
wait for answers.
Note, however, that the Communities start pages suggest that you read the
FAQ ("Getting started with the Web-based Newsreader"), which says:
Tips for posting
Before posting a question to a discussion group, read and use the following
tips:
1. Before you post a question, try to find an answer by first searching
the Web, and searching the appropriate discussion groups.
The FAQ also refers you to
http://word.mvps.org/findhelp/posting.htm, which
you would also do well to read.