Poll: Is it annoying to have old threads re-posted on?

[Music Platter]

Being a relatively new member (to both VeggieViews and online communities in general), I see many threads that are old. I am at first tempted to post on some of these threads, but I am discouraged because many of them are months old.

Therefore, I would like to ask you, dedicated internet people, how you feel about this.
Thanks in advance for answering this poll.

 

[Amy SF]

I voted no, it doesn't bother me, but it really depends on the thread. As long as the topic of the thread is still relevant, I see no problem with bumping an old thread.

And btw, thanks for asking before bumping old threads. It's a nice change of pace. Most people will bump old threads without even noticing how old they actually are. In many cases, the OP (the member who started the old thread) no longer posts on the forum, with or without the issue they raised even being resolved. Again, as long as the topic of the bumped thread is still worthy of discussion, post away.

 

[shyvas]

I don't see any reason why it should bother members to have old threads bumped up. All topics old and new, are still worthy of discussion.

 

[kibbleforlola]

It depends on how I feel about the individual thread.

I say, if the topic pertains to your question, then go for it. But if you would be more comfortable posting a shiny new thread, go for that! Basically, do what you want. We're pretty chill.

 

[Spang]

I plead the Fifth.

 

[SummerRain]

I never understood why some people (on other forums) get some annoyed about it. Then people also get annoyed when people create repeat threads... it's a minefield!

I'm not bothered either way.

 

[Clueless Git]

I'll comment in about 6 months.

 

[ledboots]

I don't see any reason why it should bother members to have old threads bumped up. All topics old and new, are still worthy of discussion.

I think it's interesting sometimes to see old threads get bumped, if a bit confusing.

On another forum, sometimes a thread that was started years ago by a young man who has since passed away gets bumped, and it's jarring to see that avatar and screenname, but it is always nice to read his words again.

 

[Blobbenstein]

I does get dust about the place sometimes.

One reason I think it isn't good is if it is a quite old thread, then some of the earlier posters may well have changed their opinions about things, quite radically sometimes, so it is a bit unfair on them, especially when some people don't check the date of posts read it.

 

[RascalsMom]

Whether you bump an old thread, or make a new thread with the same topic, you're going to annoy someone

 

[KLS52]

I agree its weird to see a thread bumped where someone started a thread asking a question that's personal and specific to them, and now they are no longer around to even see a response. But a new member isn't necessarily going to know that the OP doesn't post anymore. I think it's a bit impractical to expect people to always check dates and even check to see when the OP posted last to know whether or not they are still active on the board.

I like the chill approach and lean more towards its ok to bump old threads. Use your best judgement. If you bump and regret it afterwards, it's an oops! and a move on. Bumping old threads shouldn't carry a death sentence.

 

[Second Summer]

I think it's fine in most cases, as long as what you have to say really is relevant to the topic. As long as it's not a "personal" thread, it doesn't matter if the OP and other posters are long gone, since the topic can be of interest to everyone.

That said, with my admin hat on, I will say that for some purposes new threads are better if some time has passed and you have something substantially new to say on the topic. If you want, you can include a link to older, similar threads in your post. Just make sure to not use the exact same title as in older threads. Thread titles should be unique.

 

[Pirate]

One reason I think it isn't good is if it is a quite old thread, then some of the earlier posters may well have changed their opinions about things, quite radically sometimes, so it is a bit unfair on them, especially when some people don't check the date of posts read it.

Or you get really worried for a minute because you really really dont remember saying something recently.

Im not fussed, as long as it's not giving advice to someone who's not around any more. I'd use common sense really.

 

[Forster]

Whether you bump an old thread, or make a new thread with the same topic, you're going to annoy someone

That's why one should go out of their way to do both, better yet if the threads are about honey.

 

[Blobbenstein]

 

[angie54321]

I think it's interesting sometimes to see old threads get bumped, if a bit confusing.

On another forum, sometimes a thread that was started years ago by a young man who has since passed away gets bumped, and it's jarring to see that avatar and screenname, but it is always nice to read his words again.

I follow VB on Facebook, and a month or so ago they highlighted an old thread that had been recently posted on. Not being the quickest on the uptake, I didn't realise straight away it was an old thread and got one hell of shock to see 'recent' posts from a VB member who is in prison. I thought he'd either been released very early or was able to post on the forum from jail. And then I looked at the date and realised that the thread was actually from 2009.

A big part of me thinks that the VB mod who deals with their Facebook page should have noticed his name and avatar and chose another thread to post, but perhaps I'm being overly sensitive.

 

[thefadedone]

I follow VB on Facebook, and a month or so ago they highlighted an old thread that had been recently posted on. Not being the quickest on the uptake, I didn't realise straight away it was an old thread and got one hell of shock to see 'recent' posts from a VB member who is in prison. I thought he'd either been released very early or was able to post on the forum from jail. And then I looked at the date and realised that the thread was actually from 2009.

A big part of me thinks that the VB mod who deals with their Facebook page should have noticed his name and avatar and chose another thread to post, but perhaps I'm being overly sensitive.

I've noticed they've done that quite a few times.

I think it's fine in most cases, as long as what you have to say really is relevant to the topic. As long as it's not a "personal" thread, it doesn't matter if the OP and other posters are long gone, since the topic can be of interest to everyone.

^This.
I admit it annoys me a bit when people bump personal threads.