The majority of people don't read the stickies. Doesn't matter if it was a global announcement that flashed in red in the middle of the screen. People seem to think that making a post, typing a 2 page report of their problem and then waiting for 1 day or 2 to get an answer that would have easily taken 30 seconds with a Google search.
Once you're around here for awhile, you will notice this. If you're like most long term members here, have a list of Frequently Asked Questions that you have the answers for typed up and ready to copy and paste..