why do ppl complain

[VS Omega]

why do ppl complain when someone brings up a old post, isnt that what that 'check if alreayd posted' thing is for, so ppl dont post the same thing?

 

[Patrio7]

I believe they call it "gravedigging" in forum land
the idea is if a topic isnt on the first page or two, then its fine to look it up under search but unless you have something major to add or announce about it, read it and let it rest in peace

 

[Jimboss]

Most people just have a problem with people bringing back from the dead a thread when they only reply "Great, that helps alot ... thanks" or just agreeing, but if it's relevant, and it's not too old, i don't think many people mind.

 

[vlv8vic]

ask yourself the question "why is it an old thread?"
i feel the answers are coming.......

 

[xlr8_87]

i'm with RedVB on this one
as long as its not spam, like jimboss said, but if they have another question relating to the topic why not? there's not much difference between posting there and making a new thread

 

[vh-holden]

i think it's pretty pointless when someone gives advice in a thread that is 2 years old. i'm guessing that the problem has been solved.

digging up joke threads with a "that is funny" is even worse.

there was one user digging up really old threads in the general section the other night and posting crap in them. i'm guessing he was bored. my tip - check out the arcade.

 

[Shounak]

I've seen people hijack forums with this..

When they post in every "old" thread, it brings the forum back in time.. Pulls all the old threads forward and the new ones back..

In most cases it's pointless.. Like that guy who wanted to move to Aust, wtf was the point??

 

[Julie]

why do ppl complain about ppl who complain when someone brings up a old post?

 

[vlv8vic]

oh dear julie....

 

[jack.mc]

you may as well sticky this thread now, I can tell it'll always be right up the top anyway