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When is a thread too old to reply?

58 231 September 5, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I noticed that this fourm is very active and that the threads get buried very quickly.
I was wondering how old the last post of a thread needs to be before you would
not consider replying to it?
Also wondering about the other fourms on SD like hot deals.
When is the latest time from the last post in a thread would you consider replying to?
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The Raddish
09-05-2009 at 09:13 PM.
09-05-2009 at 09:13 PM.
As a mod, I can reply to any thread. Not so with mere mortals. Celery Lift
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arjunsr
09-05-2009 at 09:15 PM.
09-05-2009 at 09:15 PM.
Quote from The Raddish :
As a mod, I can reply to any thread. Not so with mere mortals. Celery Lift

reply here. that's without any admin funky business. Harhar
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wuzzy | Staff
09-05-2009 at 10:05 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:05 PM.
Never!!!
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Zoe Moon
09-05-2009 at 10:06 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:06 PM.
It all depends on the subject of the thread and what the bumper has to add. Many old thread bumps are done for a lame reason but there are some bumps that are appropriate.
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Ram|bunc|tious
09-05-2009 at 10:08 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:08 PM.
Why lie? nod





Love the poll results Rofl2
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09-05-2009 at 10:17 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:17 PM.
Quote from arjunsr :
reply here. that's without any admin funky business. Harhar
Awww...the spank the monkey thread was archived? It was all kinda of awesome Frown
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wuzzy | Staff
09-05-2009 at 10:20 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:20 PM.
Bryant with a Q ruined the perfectness of never!

Dont warn me for bumping threads inactive for over 3 monthsShutup
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justinem1
09-05-2009 at 10:30 PM.
09-05-2009 at 10:30 PM.
If someone starts a thread asking which car/computer/jewelry/whatever to buy, and its already been bought, its probably too late.
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MakeCents
09-06-2009 at 08:18 PM.
09-06-2009 at 08:18 PM.
Heh, i kinda had the feeling everyone would pick that option when i put it.
But if i didn't then i guess Tumbleweed
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jahaty
09-07-2009 at 02:31 PM.
09-07-2009 at 02:31 PM.
I tried one once, that told me it was over a hundred days old and I could not post...I don't always think to look at the dates.
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TigerStar
09-07-2009 at 06:38 PM.
09-07-2009 at 06:38 PM.
Quote from arjunsr :
reply here. that's without any admin funky business. Harhar
You had that one 'stickied' didn't you?
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emelvee
09-07-2009 at 06:42 PM.
09-07-2009 at 06:42 PM.
I want to say 24 hours, but that is also yesterday, so I don't know how to vote. Annoyed
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MakeCents
09-08-2009 at 12:15 AM.
09-08-2009 at 12:15 AM.
Quote from emelvee :
I want to say 24 hours, but that is also yesterday, so I don't know how to vote. Annoyed
Yesterday would mean someone does not bother to check the time and would
not reply to a post that has a date on it rather then 'Today' or 'Yesterday'.
So at 12am it's the same but at 11pm 'Yesterday' would be up to 47 hours.
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bpb77
09-08-2009 at 08:39 AM.
09-08-2009 at 08:39 AM.
I would say after a couple days - unless it's a updated coupon or deal.
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