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Yes, I know what the rules are but I didn't ask that. I asked what was the problem with re-opening an old thread?
Good seeing you again Chuck, as always.
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Originally Posted by MikeM
This raises another question. Why not? What does it hurt?
IIRC, inactive posts more than 45 to maybe 60 days old are not to be posted to. A new thread should be started.
Maybe a moderator should chime in. Many who posted to this thread are not longer here on CF.
Good seeing you in Kissimmee.
Chuck
Good seeing you again Chuck, as always.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeM
This raises another question. Why not? What does it hurt?
IIRC, inactive posts more than 45 to maybe 60 days old are not to be posted to. A new thread should be started.
Maybe a moderator should chime in. Many who posted to this thread are not longer here on CF.
Good seeing you in Kissimmee.
Chuck
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Here's the rule:
Existing threads receiving no replies for 45 days or more.
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If an existing thread has not received a reply for a period of 45 days or more, members should create a new thread which is identical or similar in nature, rather than to post to the existing one.
Similar or identical threads created under 45 days will be considered a dupe, and will be locked accordingly.
This rule will not apply to technical discussions or to posts in threads where such posts have been made to update the threads with information deemed by moderators to be of benefit to Forum members.
Obviously there's an issue about resurrecting old threads to the point of the information not being relevant. There is a certain amount of discretion that a mod can apply if he thinks the old thread still has value, but obviously there will be interpretation involved. It remains a subject that mods discuss periodically.
I would suggest that if a member searches and find an old thread with a subject that he wants to discuss, that he start a new thread and add a link to the old thread, just for everyone's background info,
Existing threads receiving no replies for 45 days or more.
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If an existing thread has not received a reply for a period of 45 days or more, members should create a new thread which is identical or similar in nature, rather than to post to the existing one.
Similar or identical threads created under 45 days will be considered a dupe, and will be locked accordingly.
This rule will not apply to technical discussions or to posts in threads where such posts have been made to update the threads with information deemed by moderators to be of benefit to Forum members.
Obviously there's an issue about resurrecting old threads to the point of the information not being relevant. There is a certain amount of discretion that a mod can apply if he thinks the old thread still has value, but obviously there will be interpretation involved. It remains a subject that mods discuss periodically.
I would suggest that if a member searches and find an old thread with a subject that he wants to discuss, that he start a new thread and add a link to the old thread, just for everyone's background info,
