Realistically, quite often on a subject that has already been discussed, it is suggested to people to use the "search function". Sometimes a google search will lead the member in through a side door.
It seems perfectly valid to continue previous a thread, if just for the sake of organization and reduction in redundancy. Sometimes valuable bits of information don't make it into every duplicate thread, especially if there is a lot of them.
It's just one of those things when dealing with the pedestrian nature of these forums.
-On a side note, one thing I am surprised about is how much the site worries about people questioning finds posted by obvious posers. Everybody knows you have to be somewhat civil in the forums, that goes without saying...However the overzealous nature towards protecting said posers from peer scrutiny reflects poorly on the integrity of the site and it's "banner" program.
It stifles confidence and conversation, I can only speak for myself, but I often think twice now about asking a regular question now for fear that it will be interpreted as doubt by a defensive poser, who will most certainly ask for protective moderation.
It would be better if it was handled on a case by case basis, then just ban the poser or the one falsely accusing, whichever the case may be. No need for all the fuss, let the membership entertain themselves in a reasonable fashion. After all we are all here to have little fun.
Pennypacker, our rules are not open for debate or discussion in open forum.
THERE WILL BE NO MEMBERS ENTERTAINING THEIR SELVES IN ANY FASHION AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER MEMBERS.
Every member who posts here has agreed to our rules by posting here......
"By using this site, you agree you have read, understand, and will abide by the following terms and conditions...."
"Occasionally a member may have doubts about the authenticity of an item posted by another member. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. It is NEVER appropriate or permissible, regardless of proof, to state or suggest in an open forum that another member's find may not be genuine— unless, of course, he has raised that possibility himself, or there is an obvious issue that cannot be disputed or ignored (for example, if the word "COPY" is clearly stamped on a coin).
2. It is NEVER appropriate or permissible to suggest that a member may not actually have found the item which he has posted as a find.
3. Members are free to express such opinions to one another in private messages, but should NOT continue to do so if those messages are unwelcome.
4. Do NOT report doubts, suspicions, possibilities, or rumors to moderators or the administrator. Any formal report or complaint should be accompanied by full and absolute proof from independent, authoritative sources that the item is not, and cannot be, genuine.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in censure, loss of privileges &/or access to certain forums, or outright banning from TreasureNet.
All finds posted are presumed to be genuine, and those who post them are to be respected."
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