Giant bold letters saying to try searching a question first before asking anything and tell them not to spam.I guess there might be a way to force new members to read to faq, rules and other important shit. When you create a account the site force directs you to read the damn thing beforehand. Doubtful it'll work since I think such a function would pretty much be like a terms of service thing which most people really don't read.
I've seen it done, it doesn't make things better. It either makes people want to make redundant threads, or makes those that have legitimate questions worried that they missed something, so fearing a hostile community, they hesitate to (or just don't) post their question, reducing or ending their enjoyment of the game.Giant bold letters saying to try searching a question first before asking anything and tell them not to spam.