In addition, don't just say "sorry if it's been posted, I'm new."
You're basically saying, "I acknowledge that I should take the time to find my answer, but I've decided your time is less valuable than mine and I enjoy cluttering up message boards."
Chances are any question you've ever thought of asking has been addressed 30 times already.
are you directing this towards me?
i have been here since june and you have been here since this morning.
and i know this has been asked before but all the threads asking about it arent on the main page and chances are J.E isnt going to go searching for it. so i assumed chances were better if it was on the front page while he was on