Quote Originally Posted by 'Svpernova09',index.php?page=Thread&postID=175837# post175837
This is because people simply don't search for their answers, or they don't know the key phrases to search. There are two parts to this, the first, is typically "I'm going to post a new thread to ask my question instead of search" is generally born out of people being lazy, or people being unsure of current documentation.
I seem to have an opposing viewpoint to many on this forum. I would rather have many similar posts than an inactive forum. I really don't understand those who bash members for posting a thread instead of searching for the answer on their own. Even with the most basic question you'll still get varied answers depending on who is online at the time and who the user base is (it does change over time). Also, even if a subject was covered multiple times it could be the first time some members are seeing the thread. These members will benefit from having someone ask the question, or bump the thread. For instance, I'm sure the Pally vs DK tank debate has at least 10 threads with valuable information. However, I likely wouldn't have known as much as I currently do about DKs if some random thread hadn't been started again. Whoever started that thread could have just used the search function, found their answer, and continued on their merry way. However, I personally wouldn't have gained anything and I'm glad they made a new post regarding a subject that could have been covered with a search. I may never have searched for that information on my own, or even thought to ask questions regarding the subject, but because someone started a redundant thread that may have been covered 2 weeks ago, I was able to learn.

Forums are supposed to be active dialog... they're not supposed to be encyclopedias for reference.