How about 'closing' old topics

[John & Annie 0]

I am guilty of this myself, but I think it is a good Idea.

Is there a way to close a a topic if it has not been commented on in say, 90 days.

I see a thread pop up every once in a while that is a year old and members are commenting like it is a new thing.

If the thread were closed the relevant information is still there and searchable, but unable to be commented on unless someone either re-opens the thread or they cut and paste and start a new topic.

It just a thought, what do you think?

[athena_ny 1]

I am guilty of this myself, but I think it is a good Idea.

Is there a way to close a a topic if it has not been commented on in say, 90 days.

I see a thread pop up every once in a while that is a year old and members are commenting like it is a new thing.

If the thread were closed the relevant information is still there and searchable, but unable to be commented on unless someone either re-opens the thread or they cut and paste and start a new topic.

It just a thought, what do you think?

I've seen Mags do this once or twice - close the topic, that is. I accidentally dragged up old topics when I was new (clicking on related posts or not realizing how far back my search went...)

I think it's a great idea - really no point to allow the "good luck tell us what happens!" stuff (which is usually what it is) when the post is a year old and the OP hasn't been around for 6 mos.

[Mags 112]

Yeah if an old topic is brought back up, and the OP hasn't been around for a long while, I will close it with a little note as to why I have done so.

Edited September 26, 2007 by Mags

[~*Maria*~ 1]

I am guilty of this myself, but I think it is a good Idea.

Is there a way to close a a topic if it has not been commented on in say, 90 days.

I see a thread pop up every once in a while that is a year old and members are commenting like it is a new thing.

If the thread were closed the relevant information is still there and searchable, but unable to be commented on unless someone either re-opens the thread or they cut and paste and start a new topic.

It just a thought, what do you think?

Good idea

[Marilyn. 340]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

Edited September 26, 2007 by MarilynP

[Jasman0717 9]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

[Otto 83]

I am guilty of this myself, but I think it is a good Idea.

Is there a way to close a a topic if it has not been commented on in say, 90 days.

I see a thread pop up every once in a while that is a year old and members are commenting like it is a new thing.

If the thread were closed the relevant information is still there and searchable, but unable to be commented on unless someone either re-opens the thread or they cut and paste and start a new topic.

It just a thought, what do you think?

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I think Topics/Threads should die of their own volition - if they get picked up again after being dormant, then so be it...

[no name 1]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com? :lol:

[Marilyn. 340]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com? :lol:

i didn't say useful , I said relevant... meaning the post isn't outdated....

[no name 1]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com?

i didn't say useful , I said relevant... meaning the post isn't outdated....

still applies!

Edited September 26, 2007 by devilette

[Marilyn. 340]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com?

i didn't say useful , I said relevant... meaning the post isn't outdated....

still applies!

ok whatever ... I see I am not getting my point across

[no name 1]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com?

i didn't say useful , I said relevant... meaning the post isn't outdated....

still applies!

ok whatever ... I see I am not getting my point across

No, I get it. It doesn't make sense.

Old jokes, current event stories & games are hardly relevant a year + later.

[Fandango 1,440]

I think the 'related threads' at the bottom of each thread should be done away with. It'll certainly cut down on the accidental bumps.

[Marilyn. 340]

i think bringing up old topics is ok if they are still relevant...

i guess I am thinking of posts in the OT.... sometimes posts are dragged up that I missed the first time around ... or the posts still have relevant information etc...

They can be very useful from time to time

Useful topics...in OT? Are you guys both on Visajourney.com?

i didn't say useful , I said relevant... meaning the post isn't outdated....

still applies!

ok whatever ... I see I am not getting my point across

No, I get it. It doesn't make sense.

Old jokes, current event stories & games are hardly relevant a year + later.

maybe not relevant or enjoyed by some people.... but other people do enjoy playing the old games or reading the jokes.. jokes , don't get old

i do agree on the current event stories though...

I didn't say that all posts are ok to be bumped to the top i said ones that are still can be current or relevant to today....

[athena_ny 1]

I agree w/ Lisa - and a lot of the bumped stuff isn't even relevent, it's like "oh gee, that sucks, keep us updated!'

Yeah..okayyyyy. That's not useful.