Locking Older Threads That Come Up

[Beezer]

On my other forum, old ghost threads that resurface are locked by the moderators. In many cases the participants in the thread are no longer around. I think it's kind of a good idea as many of our thoughts change over time...don't want to be pigeon holed for something you said years ago.

The topic can arise again, with a different take from different members.

 

[Warrigal]

Good thinking, Beezer.

 

[Bretrick]

One now defunct site I was a member of would periodically delete threads that were years old. Not sure how old, though maybe 4 years old.
This had the advantage of speeding up the site as well.
Sometimes when I am on a music thread site here, loading a page ca take up to a minute.
Let's face it, some threads have been around for years, with many thousands of posts.
Must take a lot of storage to accommodate all those posts.

 

[horseless carriage]

On the Just repeating what I said earlier thread, Holly said:
"I've been here almost 13 years.. and I still don't mind giving help or advice to newbies... What I do mind is the same questions being asked over and over again..I wish people would do a search first to see if there's an existing thread on the topic before starting a new one.. and see if it's still relevant."
How does that sit with the sentiment of this thread? For what it's worth I agree with Holly, why start a new thread when the topic has not only been covered but still exists?

 

[Aunt Bea]

I’m ok either way.

Sometimes the old threads are like a trip down memory lane.

Other times it’s like picking up an old magazine in the dentist’s office, it may be old but the articles are new to me.

 

[Furryanimal]

One now defunct site I was a member of would periodically delete threads that were years old. Not sure how old, though maybe 4 years old.
This had the advantage of speeding up the site as well.
Sometimes when I am on a music thread site here, loading a page ca take up to a minute.
Let's face it, some threads have been around for years, with many thousands of posts.
Must take a lot of storage to accommodate all those posts.

That one .Mentioning no Bees.
I have loads of old threads here and on that other non-seniors place.
if someone wants to revive an old thread of mine please do so.
I rarely start one these days.

 

[George1959]

I'm not in favour of locking up old threads. It is always possible that somebody can give new insights.

 

[Imogene]

The Mods tend to do this on the horse forum I belong to, but they sometimes lock them too soon, especially those that have pertinent health information.

There was one the other day that was only 11 months old. A forum member (not even a mod) pointed that out, doubting its relevance. I commented it did have relevance, because I happened to have my own update.

Some older threads need saved but if toothbrushes are the topic, it’s delete-worthy.