Edit: Now that I think about it, I did answer the question - by supplying four threads worth of information. What the hell do you want??
It's standard forum ettiquette. Users don't want information diluted into sixty-three threads. Moderators don't want to deal with sixty-three times as many threads as necessary. Owners don't want a hosting bill that's sixty-three times as large.
Here's a refresher.
Show some consideration. If you don't have time to check whether a subject has been repeatedly covered, move along.
p.s. Your mother did you a favor.