I do read every post in a thread before posting. I also read every post in a greeting thread, as well as read the personal profile (if any) so that I may tailor the post to fit the person I am addressing. On many other threads, I read the profile on a poster I do not know. I do not wish to antagonize anyone on this forum. ( Maybe the Moderators might be an exception. ) It has become too important to me to do that. I have my gaffs, and have been advised by the party, usually by a PM, or a Moderator, to which I am thankful.
There is much to learn here on threads old and new. We all have, by being here, agreed to Hank's rules. When a poster is marginally bending from them, I prefer not to post anything in that thread. If it bothers me enough, the Moderator that is on is in bold type on the home page, and can get a PM. We all have a responsibility to monitor our little neck of the internet. In the very short time I have been here, I have typed many posts, as I enjoy the discussion that is our forum. If I do not post, either I have nothing to say, (unlikely) or something doesn't quite add up IMHO.