I think if people did just that....relied on the 'search' then one might as well not even join and do searches on 'google' or something.
I think the whole idea of YorkieTalk is to do exactly what it's doing...to help owners answer questions on raising yorkies and to discuss all that's involved in being yorkie parents. As it's not rocket science (though some days it feels like it!!

), there are only so many questions, so I think it's just a given that some questions are going to be repeated.
I think that what's wonderful about places like this is that we get to choose what posts we respond to and what ones we don't. I only wish I had the energy to respond to
all posts, but my energy is limited so I have to pick and choose. It sure is nice when people respond to your post...it feels nice to know that people are responding to what you have to say, and I think all members deserve that courtesy.
Just my opinion.