don71

How do you feel about old threads? They often come up when people do searches.

don71

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.

Oldsmaniac

I have always worn hand-me-downs so I have no problem with old threads, actually old clothes are often the most comfortable.

MDchanic

I do all my shopping at the Goodwill, so old threads are fine with me.

- Eric

Oldsmaniac

Goodwill Rules!

lemoldsnut

The old threads have a huge wealth of information. It would be nice to be able to access them easier. Or maybe I just don't know how to get them up well.

oldstata

X2
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.

Tedd Thompson

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

Fummins

Why delete knowledge?

Lady72nRob71

If someone posts useful relevant info to old threads, esp. if it was not already mentioned, is perfectly fine to me, even encouraged.

Only except for their credit card info breach last year. I was had on that one. For now on, cash only to them.

oldcutlass

Old threads are a good resource, and yes they get revived every now and again. Sometimes additional pertinent info is added, sometimes not.

I prefer to wear out my own threads.

Greg Rogers

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.

Macadoo

I've done half my restoration using old threads and have many more subscribed to for future projects. I think they're great

cutlassgal

I like them!!

Convertcrazed

Very useful...every time I have a question, I do a search and usually find my answer on an old thread
Just my thoughts
Eric

kjr442

x2

Allan R

So far, 24 people voting on the polls support your hypothesis - myself included

67442nut

As has already been mentioned, I frequently refer to old threads when I have questions.
I'm all for keeping them available.

BangScreech4-4-2

Yeah, I've had cars like that, too.

m371961

I would like it if the OP date was listed when looking at the posted threads list.

Oldsmaniac

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...

76olds

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

Jetstarjim

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.

Stevec

They have helped countless times!

Sampson

Old threads keep valuable info available.......

pogo69

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

citcapp

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.

Macadoo

Thanks Eric. I'll take the credit for having the lack of knowledge that kept that thread going. It was everyone else here that made it useful information.

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?

MDchanic

Easy enough to figure out: How willing are you to sit down and do it?

That's what I thought.

- Eric

Allan R

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.

MDchanic

Speak for yourself. I never say anything remotely amusing.

- Eric

Allan R

So that's your story and you're sticking to it? "Bullshed", to quote Chris.

Macadoo

You know me so well

don71

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.

76olds

Oh ya Sure !! I've have some good laughs with some of your posts Eric,
Put-r-ther !

Olds442redberet

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.

oldcutlass

A lot of us refer repeat questions to old threads.

Nilsson

Only old threads about the proper use of commas or spelling are useless.

rustyroger

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.

Charlie Jones

One bit of advice;
DON'T USE PHOTOBUCKET, or any other photo hosting service.
If the thread is pulled up later the photos will have disappeared, making the info useless.