I never read the instructions. 
Well, I'm usually really good about reading instructions, but as time goes on, and instructions (seem to be) getting lengthier and lengthier, I'm getting pretty bored with the process myself! (lol)
I used to read Groups at Yahoo, which had some really good groups; ie. for sewing machines and their use, the internet, computers and many more. But those groups were kept "on topic" and it was easy to follow a thread.
The groups here at Multiply include hundreds of "off topic" messages, which make the task of reading them very tedious. I don't want to read "hey how are you messages" when I'm looking for answers to a question! (groan ;)