A suggestion would be to use the search function and then ask relevant questions.
Ah don't go down this route, this forum is great for people not saying that kinda stuff!
Do you realise if everyone did as you suggested there would be no posts, which would kill activity. With more topics the forum lives on.
If the search function is your best friend why not use it and help the guy out?
One of the best forum responses I have ever read.