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(Encourage use of the search function)
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===More active moderation===
 
===More active moderation===
 
====Encourage use of the search function====
 
====Encourage use of the search function====
Many questions can be solved by simply using the search function. We could more aggressively encourage its use (and the use of the [http://www.hotrodders.com/kb Knowledge Base] and [http://crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki Wiki], especially among newer users. We could even use a nag screen for this, and require the user to check a box indicating that he/she has used the available resources prior to posting a question.
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Many questions can be solved by simply using the search function. We could more aggressively encourage its use (and the use of the [http://www.hotrodders.com/kb Knowledge Base] and [http://crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki Wiki], especially among newer users. We could use a nag screen for this, and require the user to check a box indicating that he/she has used the available resources prior to posting a question. Alternatively, this could be done with a button that takes the users title text, and searches the forum or Knowledge Base database for matching resources.
  
 
====Lock posts that are repetitive====
 
====Lock posts that are repetitive====

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