Jim and Joe, I can see your point. I am not exactly overjoyed to have to re-hash the same (or slightly different spin on the same) all the time...

BUT... let's face it, if you are not keen on these kinds of threads, instead of just simply bitching about it, why don't you start your own, fascinating threads that will divert everyone's attention permanently away from this topic? You know, be a part of the solution, not part of the problem?

And then, when most of the members ignore them, and go back to this tired topic, just basically recognize that, no-one cares about your fascinating topics, useful tidbits, stuff that interests YOU (or me!), and either join in or hit "back' without comment. But complaining about stuff without offering an alternative strikes me as...