OK, well, I'll admit I used to do this too, but it's really annoying to me now and I just want to say it (what can I say, I like complaining)
Here's what I mean:
P1: Hello, I need help with blah blah blah
P2: Hmm, well, I don't think I know.

I just don't get it. What's the point of replying JUST to say you don't know the answer to the question that was asked. I just find it annoying when I'm checking to see if the question is answered and there are just posts saying "I don't know." Here's what I mean.

When I'm skimming a forum, looking for unanswered questions, I just look at number of replies. If there are zero replies, I look at the topic. If there are more, I usually skip it. One day, I found no topics with zero replies, and for about five of them with like one reply, the reply was "I don't know," or something like that. It was annoying and ruined mine (and many others) quick browse methods.

ALSO, another thing I see:
P1: (question)
P2: Try PMing LadyCFII, she would know.

LadyCFII told me (many times ) to not post things saying to PM her all the time. She says (and rightly so) that it is best to have questions answered in the main forum so everyone will benefit from it.

If you agree that the types of replies I am talking about are annoying and just a way of getting more posts? If so, reply here and say why. If not, reply here and say why not. But DON'T reply here saying you don't know.

P.S. Remember, I'm not asking for action to be taken, I just want to let people know what I think.