Knowledge is gained tru reading; application; and feedback.
The learning process itself is the perpetual comparison of new stimuli to past assimilated information.. using this template to form new conclusions/templates.
The former, reading, is what is suggested when a new member asks a question that has been asked numerous times.
The suggestion isn't an attempt to be rude.
Rather, it is simply us directing a user to the wealth of informational resources that AR has.
Hope that answers any queries you may have
Enjoy your browsing
~Narkissos