I think that one of the biggest problems on Flyer Talk is the unnecessary proliferation of threads. The events of the past month in this forum have provided ample evidence of that, and it is prevalent throughout the board.

I don't know whether people like to be known as the "topic originator," enjoy breaking down issues into multiple sub-issues, perhaps don't have the time or inclination to do a search, or whether there are even better reasons for the existence of multiple threads on the same topic.

Undoubtedly one reason is that humans each have their own ways of organizing information.

In this case, I find that, without exception, all of the "old threads" resurrected by doc were relevant to topics of ongoing current interest. Many of us didn't read the thread the first time around, and this is an invaluable service to those of us who wish to learn from the Flyer Talk institutional history.

Those who have read it before and recall the details have several easy options. If already aware it is an ancient thread, you can go straight to the last page. If you become aware on the first page, that is just one step more. If prior passions become inflamed, it might be best to just skip the thread.

But on behalf of those of us who choose to learn from history -- thank you, Mark!