How do you regard the NECROBUMPING of old threads on WP?

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How do you regard the NECROBUMPING of old threads on WP?
I think it is always ok. 34%  34%  [ 28 ]
I think it is mostly ok under certain circumstances(specify....) 20%  20%  [ 17 ]
I don't view it positively or negatively. 16%  16%  [ 13 ]
I think it is mostly NOT ok but I can tolerate it under certain circumstances(specify...) 14%  14%  [ 12 ]
I think it is never ok and it should be forbidden. 11%  11%  [ 9 ]
Other(specify...) 5%  5%  [ 4 ]
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20 Jan 2018, 9:00 pm

^^^that is very sensible :)



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20 Jan 2018, 9:03 pm

I generally don't like it, I hate to type out a response only to see the thread was posted 5 years ago. After that long I'd say its time to just make a new thread on the topic.


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20 Jan 2018, 9:06 pm

I think there is a bit of a romantic quality about it, talking to people across time. :star:



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20 Jan 2018, 10:00 pm

I like it, particularly when I previously participated in the thread. I then get an email notification. Then, I can (if I decide to) re-read the thread (including my posts), to see if my thoughts have changed (and perhaps have something new to add to the discussion).

It also reminds me of all the others who had participated in that particular thread, many of whom are no longer active on WP. While I really didn't "know" these people, we did share our inner thoughts. And, I miss their advice and perspective. This odd place (WP) really helped me during one of the most tumultuous times in my life (i.e. when I went through the diagnosis process and the aftermath of realizing that I am now an Aspie). It really helped me accept who/what I was.



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20 Jan 2018, 10:02 pm

they give me a better taste of what this place was like before I was here. :idea:



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20 Jan 2018, 11:23 pm

It depends on the context.

I tend to wish the OP was still around to respond. There have been a couple of occasions where the Original Poster actually responded to a five-year-old or older thread.



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20 Jan 2018, 11:29 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
It depends on the context.

I tend to wish the OP was still around to respond. There have been a couple of occasions where the Original Poster actually responded to a five-year-old or older thread.

Kraftie - Unrelated...I am glad you are still actively posting. You bring continuity to this place. I used to be a bit more active (but no longer have the time). Nevertheless, it's good to see familiar faces.



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20 Jan 2018, 11:34 pm

yeh, KK is a good egg :wtg:



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20 Jan 2018, 11:40 pm

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I love NECROBUMPING. Why keep perfectly good information in the grave when I can enjoy it now? Would you burn the Library at Alexandria? Each person can choose what they want.


Very well said.



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20 Jan 2018, 11:57 pm

there are hundreds of good old threads that could provide entertainment anew if somebody would dig them up and air them out again.



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21 Jan 2018, 1:44 am

Better to keep a subject in one thread, unless there is a really good reason why to separate it into a new thread.

Also makes searching easier with less search terms needed since automatic forum "related subjects" features does not always work that well.


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21 Jan 2018, 2:22 am

necrobumping gives us one more option for communication. having options makes us richer.



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21 Jan 2018, 3:54 am

it makes me wish I could hop into the WABAC machine and have a conversation with some of these long-departed members.



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21 Jan 2018, 11:04 am

Hey Rocket: Long Time No See.

I’m glad you’re doing so well.



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21 Jan 2018, 8:17 pm

is it me and my browser or did WP get rid of the thing at the bottom with 4 other threads?



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21 Jan 2018, 8:20 pm

Rocket123 wrote:
kraftiekortie wrote:
It depends on the context.

I tend to wish the OP was still around to respond. There have been a couple of occasions where the Original Poster actually responded to a five-year-old or older thread.

Kraftie - Unrelated...I am glad you are still actively posting. You bring continuity to this place. I used to be a bit more active (but no longer have the time). Nevertheless, it's good to see familiar faces.


100% agreed! :D