View Poll Results: How do feel about old threads in general.
Old threads are good and help our database.
87
96.67%
Old threads stink and hurt our database.
1
1.11%
I really don't care about.
2
2.22%
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How do you feel about old threads?
#2
I'm neutral. It doesn't bother me at all, as It can be fun to read again.
I do visit sites that dislike old threads and they often close them quickly.
Just wondering how you guys felt about it.
I do visit sites that dislike old threads and they often close them quickly.
Just wondering how you guys felt about it.
#7
Now the classified one's are a toss tho, there nice to get a idea of price on parts your unsure about, but I also fell they should be deleted after being sold.
#8
Like them, use them often.
It would be nice if a old thread could somehow be highlighted or some other way designated so we catch it sooner.The date at the top left hand corner is often missed till late in the replies, sometimes 5 years late....Tedd
It would be nice if a old thread could somehow be highlighted or some other way designated so we catch it sooner.The date at the top left hand corner is often missed till late in the replies, sometimes 5 years late....Tedd
#10
#12
Whenever I have a problem with a project I am working on or are just thinking about doing something to my Olds, I check out if someone has done it before on Classic Olds. I think it's great. Why reinvent the wheel when someone can tell you how they did it easier? Unless there is a problem with the site not having enough "memory" I say let the old threads go on. I too wish there was a easier way to find the topic you are looking for in the old threads.
#19
#21
Useless old threads should be deleted and repetative ones just saving the best info if duplicted. What is an old thread, 2 years 3 years? Some categories have lots of info, some contain posts that can easily be deleted...
#22
A step back in time is always good. Keep the old threads going . My favourite was Macadoo's "pulling the engine thread". So many guys came together with awesome advice along with a little humour.
Dig 'r' up I say .
Put-r-ther
Eric
Dig 'r' up I say .
Put-r-ther
Eric
#23
I've found some of the old threads pretty useful, as I haven't been on this sight very long. I do seem to have trouble finding what I want on my own, though. I generally scan recent post titles, looking for questions which may pertain to my problem as well. I then wait for Joe P. to post the link to an old thread, in the new post (search is his friend, but not mine, lol!), and then read that. I probably would delete "cars for sale" after a bit of time. I get excited finding another Jetstar 1 for sale, only to realize it is either the car I have, or was posted 5 years ago.
#26
I try to avoid old threads. I never liked the computer age of '' I have a problem let me look up an answer'' (although it's easy to rely on) I did not learn that way, it leads to little imagination or problem solving skills. I always admired Henry Ford and his... '' every problem is a solution in disguise'' approach. and I like to apply that as much as possible
#27
I believe in keeping old useful threads. Useful being the deciding factor. Lots of non-useful threads around but would take a lot of time going thru them all plus whats useful to one person might not be to another.
#28
So I think the question is; is this an all or none situation? What would be involved in sifting through the old threads and chucking the less useful ones?
#29
#30
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Unfortunately I also keep old and unused parts in my inventory. Old threads are like that too IMO. You know someday someone will find a use for it, just not sure when.
Oh, one other thing on the 'deleting' of old threads. You realize there will be some members who will be ticked that you've deleted their posting history? There are plenty of posts that many of us have made that don't contribute to the main thread (hijacking) but have contributed to the enjoyment factor of just plain old bantering.
Until IB says it needs to collapse or delete old threads I think the topic is actually moot.
Oh, one other thing on the 'deleting' of old threads. You realize there will be some members who will be ticked that you've deleted their posting history? There are plenty of posts that many of us have made that don't contribute to the main thread (hijacking) but have contributed to the enjoyment factor of just plain old bantering.
Until IB says it needs to collapse or delete old threads I think the topic is actually moot.
#31
#32
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
#34
I'm glad to see the input on this.
I'm not sure why were discussing deleting threads. Closing a thread and deleting are two different things. I still don't understand the infatuation with post counts.
I know why some sites close threads after a certain time. It actually increases the database on a given subject. The more the question gets asked, the more responses can be given when searched upon. These sites have a much larger audience, and that membership changes through attrition. That aquires a fresh database from the more recent or newer membership and can more relevant.
Ever try to contact/respond to a person with 12 posts from four years ago? You see, that's not going to work. Posters do that from time to time.
That leads me to wonder, where are some of the people that participated in these old threads? Where did they go? Maybe they simply sold their olds, or they got the correct info and off they went.
I'm not sure why were discussing deleting threads. Closing a thread and deleting are two different things. I still don't understand the infatuation with post counts.
I know why some sites close threads after a certain time. It actually increases the database on a given subject. The more the question gets asked, the more responses can be given when searched upon. These sites have a much larger audience, and that membership changes through attrition. That aquires a fresh database from the more recent or newer membership and can more relevant.
Ever try to contact/respond to a person with 12 posts from four years ago? You see, that's not going to work. Posters do that from time to time.
That leads me to wonder, where are some of the people that participated in these old threads? Where did they go? Maybe they simply sold their olds, or they got the correct info and off they went.
#36
I use the old threads all the time as a source/reference for what ever weekend project I may be working on at the time. They are very useful and I'd hate to loss all of theat valuable information.
#39
For sale and wanted ads become redundant pretty quickly, as do gas price discussions.
On the other hand how to threads are essentially timeless.
But who wants to do the job?.
Volunteers for a thankless task which will displease some people and go unnoticed by most form an orderly queue please.........
Roger.
On the other hand how to threads are essentially timeless.
But who wants to do the job?.
Volunteers for a thankless task which will displease some people and go unnoticed by most form an orderly queue please.........
Roger.