Why don't you fix the problem, round 3

There's a nasty stereotype out there that software developers are a bunch of uncooperative jerks who seek any opportunity to rain on your parade. Unfortunately, many developers aren't helping break this stereotype.

I see a lot of blog posts out there that can be boiled down to "Management doesn't get it." No, they don't. The reality of the situation is that the popularity of the internet has made demand for developers grow in sectors that are not typically technical.

You might become lethargic, thinking that there's no hope of ever educating them. That might be true, as every situation is different. but reverting to a Nick-Burns-esque character will only make the problem worse. By actively refusing to do your best at educating the people around you, you're fostering the very stereotype that makes your job so difficult. A simple "RTFM" will only hurt you here.

By doing your best to educate your peers on how things work, and factors that make development difficult or easy, you're building a relationship. overtime, management will eventually get it.

Yes, this will require an extraordinary level of patience, but you should be rewarded for your efforts provided you stick with it.