Forcing them to go to articles instead of starting a thread would only make article questions/discussion increase exponentially.
There's no way to moderate and/or administer logic, common sense, integrity on a forum...
....or anywhere else.
I think this would start folks posting questions in the articles...and them not getting answers.
Yes, the search function stinks. I use it from time to time, but usually know exactly what I'm looking for and am pretty good with keywords.
Probably both.
The 3 forums I browse daily(management, behavior/laying, construction) have definitely slowed down with new threads in the last couple weeks. Typical seasonal shift.
The chat threads never slow down ;) always at the top of the new posts list.
I got a couple, most are out of my expertise tho.
I don't like 'answering' without a real answer.
Would replying "bump for more attention" help?
Love that the forum names are on the list!!
That's true...but sometimes answers are hard to come by.
I tried to give some advice there, but I don't usually browse that forum as it's not my area of knowledge.