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August 26th, 2009, 10:09 PM
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Over the past few days I've seen at least 3 thread crop up which were started about 6-7 years ago. I really thing the forum should implement an auto-thread lock-up after a certain period has elapsed where there is no activity.
Other tech forums have taken this measure and is probably a much needed one. This may have been suggested before, but I seriosuly think it needs some re-considering...
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August 26th, 2009, 10:12 PM
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August 26th, 2009, 10:19 PM
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It's what the Spanish call 'Milking a dead cow'  | |
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August 27th, 2009, 06:18 AM
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August 28th, 2009, 10:01 AM
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I see nothing wrong with a date on a thread!
You people need to worry about something that really matters.... I have found ALOT OF GOOD STUFF ON THE BASES from years ago that were STILL VALID and worth replying to!!
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August 28th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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How can something 7 years old be worth replying to? The original thread starter would have had the issue resolved and may not even be a member anymore so who would you be benefiting exactly?
It just cloggs up the forum with old threads that are going no where at the top of the list. | |
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August 28th, 2009, 11:00 AM
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I've seen old threads with usable info, but the most important thing is most people that revive old threads, are new members.
That's how I got here, an old thread that came up in a web search.
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August 28th, 2009, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stroyal  I've seen old threads with usable info, but the most important thing is most people that revive old threads, are new members.
That's how I got here, an old thread that came up in a web search. | They can still find the threads..... Just can't reply to it which would mean they start their own...... | |
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September 6th, 2009, 11:21 PM
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I don't think it's a matter of milking a dead cow as much as just not knowing the poor stinky thing was dead.
How about a simple warning that the poster is replying to a thread in which the last post is over 2, 3, whatever years old, and ask "are you sure?". | |
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September 12th, 2009, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by uethello I don't think it's a matter of milking a dead cow as much as just not knowing the poor stinky thing was dead.
How about a simple warning that the poster is replying to a thread in which the last post is over 2, 3, whatever years old, and ask "are you sure?". | Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve R Jones |
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