this is why I post very few threads and even fewer questions.

I think that if the question is a simple "How To..." , searching should be encouraged.

However, in almost any other situation, merging and adding on to threads can stifle what could become interesting discussions. New faces on board may bring new insights or old insights presented in a new fashion. If referred to old threads, a new person may not post simply because their POV has already been articulated by someone who has long since moved on.

Anyway, I hope I am not out of line in offering my differing opinion and I will continue to respect how this forum's leaders prefer we post even though I don't agree.

Be well,
Val