Dead Threads!?

[CincinnatiKid]

Hello all.
IMHO, any thread, however old, that contains relevant information, should not be criticized if/when revitalized. Especially concerning metal detectors.
If a "newbie" has a question from a thread in a previous decade, answer the question.
Will threads on Minelab Etrac's, White's MXT, Garrett's ATP, Tesoro's Cortez', XP Deus, etc., be condemned when I post in 2020? I hope not...
Peace

 

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[BC1969]

Who did that ? The old detectors like my 1265x are just as capable if not more so than any made today, now if I could just get a wonderful orange thing made for it..YAY!

Mike

 

[Keppy]

I like a lot of the old threads i go back now and then and read them..

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

A lot of the "old" threads are new to me. So I enjoy when people repost on them. It doesn't matter how old a thread is to me.

 

[Keppy]

There you go i just put up a old thread from woodland detectors ..

 

[DonDigger]

Biggest issue with old threads is that a reader today does not always look at the date of the post and assumes it is a current post. I've seen members asking questions of the original poster on a decade old resurrected post when the op hasn't been active since the time of the original posting. I always look at the age of the posting before replying or questioning.

 

[etex]

What about 2525?

 

[BC1969]

In reply to DonDigger...maybe the op left after nobody helped them out, I always try and help out the n00bs to our hobby, though nowadays its almost pointless due to the fact that soon the only places anybody will be able to detect are private property..or become a nighthawk and play the sneak game.

BC

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

What about 2525?

If man is still alive. If woman can survive.

 

[mtsheron]

I see the flaming alot on many sites I belong to for reviving old threads. I think a revival is what we need from time to time. I certainly hope when I revive one I don't get rocks cast my way!!!

 

[Boatlode]

Biggest issue with old threads is that a reader today does not always look at the date of the post and assumes it is a current post. I've seen members asking questions of the original poster on a decade old resurrected post when the op hasn't been active since the time of the original posting. I always look at the age of the posting before replying or questioning.

This^^^^^^.

I almost always forget to check the date on a thread before I reply. There is good information in some of the old threads, and that is why they are still there for everybody to read. But in my opinion there is no need to post a reply or comment in an ancient thread and resurrect it where it confuses everyone.

 

[Jason in Enid]

This^^^^^^.

I almost always forget to check the date on a thread before I reply. There is good information in some of the old threads, and that is why they are still there for everybody to read. But in my opinion there is no need to post a reply or comment in an ancient thread and resurrect it where it confuses everyone.

Most necro-posters aren't adding relevant information to an old question, they are just giving a "me too" story or asking for a personal reply from a "member" who hasn't logged in for years. 90% of these posts are useless, and as mentioned above only serve to confuse other members who think it's a modern thread.

 

[DDancer]

The term for resurrecting old threads is called "thread digging" and in many forums it is frowned apon for many of the reasons stated.
For forums I've moderated the only reason such threads would be allowed to re-surface where when the author of the new post in the
thread had something relevant to add and made their point while pointing out that the thread is OLD. Moderators here most likely have
the same discretion for "dug threads" and the ability to bump them back into obscurity~ as well as warn the digger that such things
are not appropriate.
Forum Guidelines here state:

When the purpose of the original post has been fulfilled, the thread should end. If you want to talk about something else, start a new thread in an appropriate forum.

I read old threads for information myself and sometimes there are some fun ones that'll get bumped back up. Any problems should be taken up with the Mod's.
My thoughts.

 

[mtsheron]

Maybe a graveyard for old threads then is needed then any bumping would not violate the unwritten laws of boards around the world

 

[DDancer]

No, just some common courtesy should suffice and moderation to boot offenders. Some places set up archives but those take time to build and are a pain to negotiate. Easier to just let sleeping threads lay and purge occasionally~ as this site does do.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

No, just some common courtesy should suffice and moderation to boot offenders. Some places set up archives but those take time to build and are a pain to negotiate. Easier to just let sleeping threads lay and purge occasionally~ as this site does do.

When the purpose of the original post has been fulfilled, the thread should end. If you want to talk about something else, start a new thread in an appropriate forum.

If members are making replies to old threads that pertain to the original post then they are violating no rules, the rule above means you can't revive an old thread and take it a totally new direction.....

 

[Keppy]

My self i like to look back at old post's .. to see if much has changed …. And as far back as you can go to see if the questions and answers are just about the same……They are….And if most still have the same attitude they had at one time ……. And of course the know it all's never change they could be wrong and still think they are right…………And to see if a lot of the old members are still around … And see what they said some time back….I must like that word and .. Some people say get rid of the old post … Some say say it should be against the rules to look at old post's why If they do not want to see a old post don't look at it … Don't complain & cry about it ….

 

[DDancer]

Keppy I get where your coming from and agree.

 

[RustyGold]

History is good thing! The further we go back the farther we see ahead!

 

[Boatlode]

We don't need more rules, just a little common sense and courtesy. If you like to dig through years of old threads, read all you want, just don't reply. Its really that simple.