in reply to node mining

I agree completely. Given the number of nodes posted since the founding of the Monastery, there is a wealth of material covering many, many questions.

For example, I've probably avoided posting a few dozen posts simply because I use Super Search creatively and found answers there.

It can also provide insights into the people behind the 'nyms. Some amusing, others less so. It can be very reassuring to see how far certain monks have progressed through their participation here. (It can also be reassuring to see that said senior members are human, too.)

Bottom line: Take some time each week to find nodes related to an area of the language you're working on. You'll be amazed at what you'll discover. Sure, it takes time, but I'll bet it takes less time than trying to wade through hits from google or other search engines.

--f