I spent the 15 minutes to look up the parts book and dig up the part out of the basement to help add clarity to the discussion. Does this sound like what a rude person does? Memike and ramcharger !
No that's not rude but telling someone they should had used a $100 camera, "time for a come to Jesus talk", "Also if you would invest in a parts manual on CD for $20" is rude. I really don't think he was needing lectured on how he should ask for help or advice. That's all we are trying to make you realize.