Closing old threads

Catu · 12-08-2012, 04:33 PM

It gets quite annoying to reply on a post and notice it's an old thread someone just resurrected. Other forums have the option to automatically close threads older than, lets say, 6 months old, or put a notice behind them recommending to open a new thread before answering that one... that would be nice. I've also seen forums where people that repeatedly reopen old threads are penalized.

Narny · 12-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Why penalize them?

Catu · 12-08-2012, 05:09 PM

Because it's not polite, like writing all in capital letters.

Stevenzachsmom · 12-08-2012, 05:17 PM

I notice, though, that a lot of times it's a newbie that opens an old thread. The person probably is new to forums in general and doesn't realize that it is better to start a new thread. It's the same with people who suddenly chime in with "their" problem, concern, etc. on an existing thread, instead of starting their own. I think a gentle reminder to start a new thread would be more beneficial. It really doesn't bother me that much that this happens.

DharmasMom · 12-08-2012, 05:26 PM

At the same time, asking people to start new threads on things like "puppy biting" is really a pain around here. We can have 5 threads a day on that so if someone wants to bump an old thread for that- go for it.

Plus I don't really care when people bump old threads, personally. Sometimes I have found something I missed the first time around and end up getting good info. Just MHO, though

Narny · 12-08-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevenzachsmom

I notice, though, that a lot of times it's a newbie that opens an old thread. The person probably is new to forums in general and doesn't realize that it is better to start a new thread. It's the same with people who suddenly chime in with "their" problem, concern, etc. on an existing thread, instead of starting their own. I think a gentle reminder to start a new thread would be more beneficial. It really doesn't bother me that much that this happens.

ditto

onyx'girl · 12-08-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DharmasMom

At the same time, asking people to start new threads on things like "puppy biting" is really a pain around here. We can have 5 threads a day on that so if someone wants to bump an old thread for that- go for it.

Plus I don't really care when people bump old threads, personally. Sometimes I have found something I missed the first time around and end up getting good info. Just MHO, though

I agree with this. And sometimes reading an old thread will bring back memories! good or bad

As long as they are bumping it up for legitimate reasons I don't see a problem. But now and then people don't look at the dates and will offer advice on a whelping question or something that is very timely..when in fact it was 6 months previous that the litter was born!

Jax08 · 12-08-2012, 06:21 PM

I agree Jane. Some of these old threads are relevant regardless of age.

Kyleigh · 12-08-2012, 06:26 PM

I like it when I see the old threads come up, especially, like others have already said when it's the same issue - puppy biting ... that seems to be the most common!

I do look at the dates, one of the "first" things I check, but I'm anal that way!

Sunflowers · 12-08-2012, 06:47 PM

Well, I replied to a 3 year old thread because I like the OP and her dog, and I am catching up on things I missed before I joined.
No one had a problem with it, and it was fun to get an update with photos from the OP

12-08-2012, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,536	Closing old threads It gets quite annoying to reply on a post and notice it's an old thread someone just resurrected. Other forums have the option to automatically close threads older than, lets say, 6 months old, or put a notice behind them recommending to open a new thread before answering that one... that would be nice. I've also seen forums where people that repeatedly reopen old threads are penalized. __________________ Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; IPO-A1

12-08-2012, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Narny Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Pearland Posts: 750	Why penalize them? __________________ LuLu 09-14-12

12-08-2012, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,536	Because it's not polite, like writing all in capital letters. __________________ Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; IPO-A1

12-08-2012, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,865	At the same time, asking people to start new threads on things like "puppy biting" is really a pain around here. We can have 5 threads a day on that so if someone wants to bump an old thread for that- go for it. Plus I don't really care when people bump old threads, personally. Sometimes I have found something I missed the first time around and end up getting good info. Just MHO, though __________________ Debbi- Mom to: -Dharma Van Fluffy Pants GSD -Pippa Von Neurotic Butt- GSD -Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge. RIP sweet girl.

12-08-2012, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,009	I agree Jane. Some of these old threads are relevant regardless of age. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

12-08-2012, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,356	I notice, though, that a lot of times it's a newbie that opens an old thread. The person probably is new to forums in general and doesn't realize that it is better to start a new thread. It's the same with people who suddenly chime in with "their" problem, concern, etc. on an existing thread, instead of starting their own. I think a gentle reminder to start a new thread would be more beneficial. It really doesn't bother me that much that this happens.

12-08-2012, 06:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	I like it when I see the old threads come up, especially, like others have already said when it's the same issue - puppy biting ... that seems to be the most common! I do look at the dates, one of the "first" things I check, but I'm anal that way! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

12-08-2012, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,661	Well, I replied to a 3 year old thread because I like the OP and her dog, and I am catching up on things I missed before I joined. No one had a problem with it, and it was fun to get an update with photos from the OP __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png Last edited by Sunflowers; 12-08-2012 at 06:54 PM.

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