Asking a question would not generally be considered as being offensive even if a question already has an answer or has been asked many times before - it does not fall into a category of being offensive.
Annoying maybe - offensive not necessarily so.
Moderators do not take action against a thread, post or poster unless there is good reason.
A balance has to be sought.
There are enough Rules and Guidlines in place now to ensure that no one need not understand what is required of a thread, post or poster. If more are needed I am sure they will be incorportaed - so read the Rules and Guidlines.
"Unecessary or inappropriate" posts or behaviours are being dealt with without warning or explanation. So if that happens users will know why and need not seek any clarrification.
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