Dead Threads and Necro Posting ?

[avatar1999]

Good thoughts here!

I for one don't think there's anything wrong with bring back a so-called dead thread.

Like was said above, there can be lots of great information in these threads, and for new ppl, or just people that haven't seen it before, maybe they can contribute something constructive or helpful to the thread.

Nothing wrong with referencing/linking old threads either.

I would say it's personal preference which road you take, but as stated above, I also agree that flaming/berating ppl for "resurrecting" a dead thread is just uncalled for, and could very well be that the person just wants something to complain about.

[Pete_S]

I don't think its ever really inappropriate or anything. At the worst its kind of pointless. Such as when some guy with 10 posts from 2007 has his question finally answered. After that someone usually doesnt miss a chance to say "that guy left like 3 years ago, you know" Then the thread is kind of funny, which is much better than pointless.

[holli4pirating]

I think it really depends on the kind of thread and the content of the necropost. If it's to disagree with a years old thread or ask questions or answer a "is this a good razor" type of question (especially if the person the necropost is directed at is no longer active) then I think that is bad. But if it's something constructive or to bring back an old discussion that still has merit, that's good.

The majority of necroposts that I have seen are to argue with inactive members or talk about new methods/tools that weren't around/well known when the OP was made or to provide information that is no longer relevant due to the elapsed time (like here's another hone like the hone you were looking for 3 years ago).

[mesker]

I can't wait to see this thread resurected in a few years

When searching technical things for work sometimes the post that brings back an old thread is the most useful.

[simpleman]

I think it really depends on the kind of thread and the content of the necropost. If it's to disagree with a years old thread or ask questions or answer a "is this a good razor" type of question (especially if the person the necropost is directed at is no longer active) then I think that is bad. But if it's something constructive or to bring back an old discussion that still has merit, that's good..

this is how i see it.

[Ryan82]

Have there been discouraging remarks about resurrecting dead threads?

I guess I do sympathize with someone who posts in a dead thread, asking a member questions who hasn't been active for 4 years. I have seen a bit of that going on.

The other thought I had is that products and techniques have certainly evolved, as has (dare I say) what we may consider conventional wisdom. Perhaps these older threads could benefit from a modern prospective. After all nowadays we do have more choices than the Norton 4k/8k.....