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Search vs. new post for seeking info covered previously
I often see the response of "Do a search", etc. when someone asks about a common topic such as brakes, suspension, radar detectors, glove box fixes, etc. While I do agree that one should always search for previous posts on a given topic as part of their research, there is often additional value to be gained by revisiting a topic (posting it again). New information will often surface that was not in the original thread. Someone may have new experiences since the original thread, new members on the forum that have some input, etc. I've seen this happen several times recently. I know the instinctive reaction of many is to suggest the poster do a search rather than posting a new thread, but I find that even in these previously covered topics, there is usually new information brought out in a fresh discussion. Now if a thread was already posted only a week ago on the same topic, well that's different.  My two cents. Just curious how others feel on this... | | Reply » Search vs. new post for seeking info covered previously |
Quote: I often see the response of "Do a search", etc. when someone asks about a common topic such as brakes, suspension, radar detectors, glove box fixes, etc. While I do agree that one should always search for previous posts on a given topic as part of their research, there is often additional value to be gained by revisiting a topic (posting it again). New information will often surface that was not in the original thread. Someone may have new experiences since the original thread, new members on the forum that have some input, etc. I've seen this happen several times recently. I know the instinctive reaction of many is to suggest the poster do a search rather than posting a new thread, but I find that even in these previously covered topics, there is usually new information brought out in a fresh discussion. Now if a thread was already posted only a week ago on the same topic, well that's different.
My two cents. Just curious how others feel on this... | New information can always be added to an old post. In that way, all the information stays in one place, rather than scattered amongst multiple posts over time. Since the forum shows new posts at the top, an old thread will pop up if someone adds something to it. Personally I prefer that over having to search through umpteen posts on the same topic, each of which may have one small bit of information that I need.
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Quote: | New information can always be added to an old post. In that way, all the information stays in one place, rather than scattered amongst multiple posts over time. Since the forum shows new posts at the top, an old thread will pop up if someone adds something to it. Personally I prefer that over having to search through umpteen posts on the same topic, each of which may have one small bit of information that I need. | yes, agreed.
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Quote: | New information can always be added to an old post. In that way, all the information stays in one place, rather than scattered amongst multiple posts over time. Since the forum shows new posts at the top, an old thread will pop up if someone adds something to it. Personally I prefer that over having to search through umpteen posts on the same topic, each of which may have one small bit of information that I need. | I'll 3rd that 
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That's a very good point, keeping it all in the original thread. Thanks!
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And many times the results of a search will completely answer someone's question with no need for further discussion. If not, then that person can always revive an old thread or start a new one.
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Search vs. new post for seeking info covered previously