I think that in some cases, though, it is somebody coming in with a sniffle, and demanding to see the doctor IMMEDIATELY.

We have a section called "Things we've seen before." Is it that hard to poke around in there for a couple of minutes before asking a question?

When I join a new forum, the first thing I do is to look around, read up, and get some background knowledge. I won't know everything, but I will, at least, know what I know, and know what I don't.

I like Trickee's idea; all the new people, feel free to IM Bru_ce. Not only does he know his shit, but he's willing to keep typing it until his fingernails turn to dust, and his fingers bleed.