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Make some modification of that (make it into a list of do's and don'ts and explanations) and sticky it under a title like CLICK HERE for instructions on how to ask for help?
Or, maybe the same thing, except make it a post that you can simply quickly insert as a catch-all answer? This could cut down on the irritation of having to say the same thing over and over again.
You could modify it as other situations arise that need addressing.
If someone doesn't quite ask for help or doesn't read a sticky where it could have saved them the trouble, just insert the quote (have it in Notepad or something) and say like:
"Please read stickies before asking for help - # 3, below"
Anyways, just an idea.
