OK. Well, in my ideal world the person who disapproves of the "do a search" response will do the search themselves and provide the links to the relevant threads rather than wasting time complaining that the "do a search" response is surly.

Edited to add:

In other words, "do a search" is an answer. It is a response allowed by FT TOS that recommends a course of action that is encouraged by FT guidelines.

If anyone finds the suggestion to "do a search" inadequate, he or she is free to either: a) eloborate or b) ignore the post.