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Message:: [QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 755601, member: 15309"]I agree. Most people have the answer to their questions at their fingertips; all they have to do is type. They don't even need to find the free online books. If they are on this site, they can use the search function. My guess is that 99% of all questions have been asked and answered before and all one would have to do is find it.  On the flip side, newbies are often very confused and overwhelmed and many are new to forums as well as coins and don't know the capabilities of a forum search. When I see a question that has been asked many times, I like to respond by posting a link to a previous thread in which the same question has already been asked and answered correctly. This way the new member can start to appreciate the value of information in past threads, still gets his question answered, and faces no hostility or embarrassment. I know that many members get frustrated by the same simple questions being asked over and over again. I have a different frustration. I don't have anyone to discuss coins with outside of the coin forums. I love the hobby and the discussions it sparks. I view simple questions as an opportunity to spark the numismatic fire in a newbie thereby creating another friend who can participate in our discussions. BTW, Rosethe, feel free to ask as many questions as you want (especially about toned Jeffersons), I will be happy to answer the ones I can.[/QUOTE]