Originally posted by Dave Vick:
A lot of times while composing the message and in trying to be as detailed as possible about what I've tried and what hasn't worked I'll come up with the solution myslef and just delete the post.
I strongly encourage you not to delete them. Often when searching, JavaRanch and similar forums are some of the most useful resources when I'm trying to find info on a problem. Half the time even if I don't find the exact info, just reading the posts helps jog my memory.
--Mark