Ok Dense Wednighter Incoming.... I wanted to acknowledge your post though..

I think I understand what your asking but could you give me an example.. Since I personally have never combined threads, I think I can but to be honest not sure.. If it is just one or two posts I can see just locking the thread and leaving a link as I have been to where the topic is being discussed.. This is where it is important as you said that 1 people are searching before starting threads and just as importantly 2 staying on the threads topic.. It also helps if 3 the title of the thread is what the thread is about or as close as possible to avoid duplicate thoughts, but that may not be as easy as the first two..

Sorry if this didn't help.. Its my thoughts as to what could help..

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you. Always. I love you, Pen

DESMOND: I love you, Penny. I've always loved you. I'm so sorry. I love you!
PENNY: I love you too.
DESMOND: I don't know where I am, but--
PENNY: I'll find you, Des--
DESMOND: --I promise--
PENNY: --no matter what--
DESMOND: --I'll come back to you--
PENNY: --I won't give up--
BOTH: I promise. I love you.