Resurrection of old threads

daniel · 08-17-2009, 09:26 AM

Recently I happened to peek into a thread that was two years old, and had been resurrected by someone who apparently didn't realize it.

I wonder if it would be possible to implement a feature whereby, when you open a thread that has been inactive for some long length of time (precise time to be determined by Danny and/or the mods) a prominent notice will appear, which would say something along the lines of:

"This thread has been inactive for X years. Please be aware, before posting to this thread, that the topic might no longer be of interest."

I am not suggesting that thread resurrection necessarily be banned. Just that posters should be asked to reconsider first.

dogfriend · 08-17-2009, 11:10 AM

What I find irritating is when someone reopens an old thread and asks a question that isn't even on topic. It happens a lot on another forum that I have been on for several years.

There are times when it is good to resurrect an old thread, but I think you are correct that many times it is done by accident.

**efusco** · 08-17-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogfriend

What I find irritating is when someone reopens an old thread and asks a question that isn't even on topic. It happens a lot on another forum that I have been on for several years.

There are times when it is good to resurrect an old thread, but I think you are correct that many times it is done by accident.

I agree that some sort of pop-up would be nice. Nothing that would stop you from reopening an old thread, but something to clue you in on the age. I think a lot of times people do what we tell them to do...use the search function. They do, they get a hit, but fail to notice the original date then post and all hell breaks loose!

This is a good thought.

jay_man2 · 08-17-2009, 11:22 AM

I'd rather see a new post in an old thread instead of the 7 threads about the inaccuracy of the fuel consumption display, or the 11 threads about the Gen III not having a gas tank bladder, or the 17 threads about turning off the reverse beep.

**efusco** · 08-17-2009, 11:24 AM

I found something I think will work and forwarded it to Danny.
Prevent bumping old Threads - vBulletin.org Forum

hyo silver · 08-17-2009, 05:19 PM

*bump*

Matt Herring · 08-17-2009, 05:25 PM

At ecomodder.com there is the date the thread was started next to the title of the thread. While it still may be an active thread (or not) the user at least knows when the thread was started.

qbee42 · 08-17-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogfriend

What I find irritating is when someone reopens an old thread and asks a question that isn't even on topic. It happens a lot on another forum that I have been on for several years.

There are times when it is good to resurrect an old thread, but I think you are correct that many times it is done by accident.

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Tom

08-17-2009, 09:26 AM	#1
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	Resurrection of old threads Recently I happened to peek into a thread that was two years old, and had been resurrected by someone who apparently didn't realize it. I wonder if it would be possible to implement a feature whereby, when you open a thread that has been inactive for some long length of time (precise time to be determined by Danny and/or the mods) a prominent notice will appear, which would say something along the lines of: "This thread has been inactive for X years. Please be aware, before posting to this thread, that the topic might no longer be of interest." I am not suggesting that thread resurrection necessarily be banned. Just that posters should be asked to reconsider first. __________________ Daniel Primary car: 100% Electric 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera. Estimated range at 55 mph: 81 miles total or 64 miles to 80% discharge. Top speed 70 mph. Secondary car: Zap Xebra SD, also 100% electric. 1.9 cents per mile. Range: 40 miles total, or 32 miles to 80% discharge. Top speed 35 mph. Faster downhill. Both EVs use electrons generated from water power. Gas guzzler for when I have to travel farther than 60 miles: 2004 Prius. "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." -- Emma Goldman "Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think long and hard before starting a war." -- Otto von Bismarck

08-17-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 4,966 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 283 Thanked 175 Times in 147 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Resurrection of old threads What I find irritating is when someone reopens an old thread and asks a question that isn't even on topic. It happens a lot on another forum that I have been on for several years. There are times when it is good to resurrect an old thread, but I think you are correct that many times it is done by accident.

08-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
jay_man2 jay_man_also Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 1,249 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 58 Thanked 123 Times in 93 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Resurrection of old threads I'd rather see a new post in an old thread instead of the 7 threads about the inaccuracy of the fuel consumption display, or the 11 threads about the Gen III not having a gas tank bladder, or the 17 threads about turning off the reverse beep.

08-17-2009, 11:24 AM	#5
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,235 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Resurrection of old threads I found something I think will work and forwarded it to Danny. Prevent bumping old Threads - vBulletin.org Forum

08-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#7
Matt Herring Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 362 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: No Package Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 35 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Resurrection of old threads At ecomodder.com there is the date the thread was started next to the title of the thread. While it still may be an active thread (or not) the user at least knows when the thread was started.

08-17-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	bump

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