There is an ever-growing amount of information on the web. Even at
JavaRanch there are gigabytes of content. Adding multiple threads only diversifies the content and makes it harder for people to sort through information for the answers needed. If there are existing threads (because you remembered to
SearchFirst) try to see if those can answer your question, and if not, perhaps continuing that thread makes sense.
If you do post a new thread, just post one thread and do so in the correct forum (see
CarefullyChooseOneForum). This makes it easy to concentrate all the relevant information in one place so future users can more easily access it.
Also take a look at our other tips on
HowToAskQuestionsOnJavaRanch
