I want to add my bit here, as in the beginning, way back then, when this game first started, I joined in about the second or third week. I was very intimidated by these forums. I could understand the frustration of the mods, when everyone was asking same questions. But when i put words into search i got back answers that told me nothing eg "you are posting in wrong thread/forum, or please look up the help or search features" I found my questions but the mods didn't let me find my answers!
I am well into the game now with the help of WestStats.com. I am not knocking the mods but there are some noobs still that dont need such a harsh reply! As I said, I understand the frustration in same questions being asked each time, but you, as mods dont have to answer them all! If no-one answers, they may look elsewhere for answers. But at the moment if you have a question and put it into search you get the blocked questions etc...