How old do you think is TOO OLD for a discussion topic to be revived? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TheLittleFaerie · 03-06-2019, 05:19 AM

I was just wondering do you think there should be a cut-off point as to when to respond to a very old comment, and when to create a NEW seperate topic about the same topic.

I forget where it was but not long ago I saw a thread from the year 2001 revived just for someone to say, "I agree!"

PhoenixAcres · 03-06-2019, 11:55 AM

My philosophy is 99% of threads don't have an expiration date so there should be no limit. Most topics are timeless so it wouldn't be worth starting a new thread just because of age.

TheLittleFaerie · 03-06-2019, 11:56 AM

It's kinda hard to know what to do b/c some mods get annoyed if you revive a really REALLY old thread, but some get annoyed if you create a new topic when an older one already exists... My general rule is, if I can't find what I wanna discuss on the first 2 pages, I will create a new topic.

The only issue I'd have with ppl reviving a nearly 20 year old thread is the ppl involved in the original discussion are likely long gone, esp. if it's a heated debate and an old argument gets revived from almost 20 years ago lol It just seemed like the person may have been trolling to revive a 2001 thread to simply say, "I agree" lol

PhoenixAcres · 03-06-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLittleFaerie

It just seemed like the person may have been trolling to revive a 2001 thread to simply say, "I agree" lol

Yeah I agree they should really have something more substantive to say if they're bumping up such an old thread.

TVFactFan · 03-06-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLittleFaerie

I was just wondering do you think there should be a cut-off point as to when to respond to a very old comment, and when to create a NEW seperate topic about the same topic.

I forget where it was but not long ago I saw a thread from the year 2001 revived just for someone to say, "I agree!"

Especially if it was a hot topic.

Torgo · 03-06-2019, 05:12 PM

I'll revive this thread in 15 years to give my answer.

AMackII · 03-07-2019, 04:21 AM

I'll Say Either 18 years or 19

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-08-2019, 10:26 AM

I just posted in a thread that hasn't had a post in 8 or 9 years. There should NEVER be a limit!

Threads can be even MORE interesting the older they are!

Babalu · 03-08-2019, 06:22 PM

Most of the time a very old thread is revived it is a brand new member who is searching through old threads that are new to them.

Steve_uk · 03-09-2019, 02:56 AM

Far worse to close off a thread with an inaccurate comment and simultaneously inhibit discussion.

Penny Lane · 03-10-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I'll revive this thread in 15 years to give my answer.

I'll be here waiting!

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-11-2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I'll revive this thread in 15 years to give my answer.

Then I'll revive it 20 years after that.

D-Dey · 03-11-2019, 12:50 AM

I've been struggling to keep my thread on multi-band radios afloat.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=327647

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-11-2019, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Dey

I've been struggling to keep my thread on multi-band radios afloat.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=327647

Maybe because most people aren't interested in multi band radios?

opus · 03-11-2019, 01:14 AM

Someone should find the first ever SO post.

03-06-2019, 05:19 AM	#1
TheLittleFaerie Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 1,948	How old do you think is TOO OLD for a discussion topic to be revived? I was just wondering do you think there should be a cut-off point as to when to respond to a very old comment, and when to create a NEW seperate topic about the same topic. I forget where it was but not long ago I saw a thread from the year 2001 revived just for someone to say, "I agree!"

03-06-2019, 05:12 PM	#6
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03-08-2019, 06:22 PM	#9
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03-11-2019, 12:50 AM	#13
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03-06-2019, 11:55 AM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	My philosophy is 99% of threads don't have an expiration date so there should be no limit. Most topics are timeless so it wouldn't be worth starting a new thread just because of age.

03-06-2019, 11:56 AM	#3
TheLittleFaerie Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 1,948	It's kinda hard to know what to do b/c some mods get annoyed if you revive a really REALLY old thread, but some get annoyed if you create a new topic when an older one already exists... My general rule is, if I can't find what I wanna discuss on the first 2 pages, I will create a new topic. The only issue I'd have with ppl reviving a nearly 20 year old thread is the ppl involved in the original discussion are likely long gone, esp. if it's a heated debate and an old argument gets revived from almost 20 years ago lol It just seemed like the person may have been trolling to revive a 2001 thread to simply say, "I agree" lol

03-07-2019, 04:21 AM	#7
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,230	I'll Say Either 18 years or 19

03-08-2019, 10:26 AM	#8
SitcomsHeydayfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2018 Location: The Show Me state Posts: 2,966	I just posted in a thread that hasn't had a post in 8 or 9 years. There should NEVER be a limit! Threads can be even MORE interesting the older they are!

03-09-2019, 02:56 AM	#10
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	Far worse to close off a thread with an inaccurate comment and simultaneously inhibit discussion.

03-11-2019, 01:14 AM	#15
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