Hmm. Kind of loathe to step into this one.
Just let me say that I hope all new (newbie, n00b, etc) members feel welcome on this site. After all, sharing information and improving our skills is what this place is all about. We all had to start somewhere and it is fun to assist others on their journey through the hobby. Feel free to ask any question you wish but as Frank quite reasonably requests, please be polite enough to follow forum etiquette, like reading the FAQ and searching first. Chances are your questions will be answered much quicker that way anyway!
Having said that, somebody is always going to get up somebody else’s nose from time to time. I for one dislike those who refuse to post clearly in their native tongue. But hey this is the internet, not part of real life, just step away from the computer and have some flesh and blood fun if goings on here are becoming a bit too much.
As for the question at the beginning of the thread about why mods don’t close down “useless” threads. Well I guess the definition of useless is different to each individual. I like to think the content of this forum belongs to all of us members so we mods should try not to stifle discussion and only step in if a clear guideline has been breached.
LK, fortunately I haven’t had the need to play evil mod or wield the ban stick for a long time.