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* Search for the answer.  [http://google.com Google] is your friend.  Do your part. There are even some [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=292248 tricks for limiting the scope of your search]. 
* Choose the right forum. If you're not sure, try posting on the [http://www.eclipse.org/forums/eclipse.newcomer Newcomer Forum]. If you do post in the wrong place, somebody will set you straight.
* Don't introduce yourself.  It's a kind gesture, but unnecessary at Eclipse.org.


== Ready to ask a question? ==
* Pay attention to your spelling.  if ur msg is 2 hard 2 read, no1 will ansr.
* Provide details.  Eclipse version, sample code, exception stack traces, steps to reproduce.
* Be polite.  You may be frustrated, but folks are here to help.  Profanity is not tolerated here.
* Be patient -- everyone is busy.  Your problem is important to you and everyone knows that.
* Go to the forums: http://eclipse.org/forums/