Replying to old posts..

**Jonathan** · 07-14-2003, 01:13 AM

I've seen it on other forums, can't remember which ones specifically.. but it would be nice if old posts wouldn't be moved to the top of the list.

I seems like a lot of posts get replies after 10 or 20 days.

Of course, it may just be me. But I find it kinda annoying, mainly since the people replying are usually new, and might simply be agreeing with a point, as in "Yeah, I agree". I'm sure some don't realize that the post is old. But it throws the posts list outta whack.

IMHO and the opinion of the banana.

**DaveMo~** · 07-14-2003, 11:48 AM

How would we differentiate between ones that needed a reply and those that don't? Or are you suggesting that once a thread hits so old it doesn't go to the top anymore?

On the other hand, I've seen threads that were more than 10 days old and it was still continuing on with the same discussion. However, I have seen posts that were answered 2 months ago and then someone new answer it again.

Dave

**Jonathan** · 07-14-2003, 07:26 PM

It really wouldn't work to differentiate between threads that 'need' a reply and those that don't, since it would likely just come down to the opinion of the moderator.

I think that if a thread reaches a certain age, then it shouldn't go to the top. 10 days is probably too short, maybe 30 days or something like that?

If an old post really needs mentioned, then the person can just start a new post and refer back to it.

**DaveMo~** · 07-16-2003, 08:34 PM

I think I can agree with that. Would you recommend the 30 day clock start the moment a thread is posted? That might be the only way of doing that.

Dave

**Jonathan** · 07-16-2003, 08:35 PM

The 30 day clock sounds good. I mean, usually a discussion lasts a duration of days, so 30 days is plenty of time.

**nakulgoyal** · 08-12-2003, 08:19 PM

Yes. That would make things always FRESH here at WT. What do u say Chief ?

**Cagez** · 08-12-2003, 08:23 PM

lol

Good thing its not a 26 day clock

**Jonathan** · 08-12-2003, 09:29 PM

I think this would be really nice. There seems to be some people (no names) who reply to old posts.. I personally find it annoying.

I don't have a problem with replies, of course. But I think when the reply comes 3 weeks to 4 weeks later, and slightly not related, or not necessarily important.