[Vodkaman]

We have to accept that it does take new members a while to get into the swing of things. Personally, this was the first web forum that I had ever used and it did take me some time. King, I totally agree with your arguements.

Long time members know how to access the required information very easily, from knowledge of the posts and experience with the search function. It only takes a couple of minutes to do a quick search and post a link or two, along with a list of the search words used. This way, the new member gets his/her information and a quick lesson in how the information is accessed. It is not enough to simply refer the member to the search function.

There is nothing wrong with airing the common subjects again and again. The general example in these cases is D2T. Despite all the whining about the regularity of its discussion, new information does frequently emerge, for example, the discussion on water resistance and the very current discussion on hardness.

This site should promote its reputation for being helpful. If a member does not wish to do the answer search, just move onto the next post, someone will do it.