Poll: Repeat thread or thread Necromancy?
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True, but a relevant thread isn't resurrected - it's bumped.D_987 said:
Thread necromancy tends to be a better term for "What did you eat for breakfast?" type of threads, rather than "DirectX is way better than OpenGL" type threads. Hence the "updated OP" clause really doesn't apply to breakfast threads, and not just because Cinnamon Toast Crunch is way better than French Toast Crunch.
If the old thread is still relevant then it's usually better necro it. I would much rather see a necro'd thread than three of the same topics in one day. However if a thread is outdated i.e. things/times have changed then a similar subject in a new thread can be a good thing - depending on the topic.
I suppose a little "common sense" (*waits for subtle irony to register*) is needed when repeating an old thread, if its 6months and about 30 posts old then by all means try again, but be careful about deciding whether the elapsed time is enough or not - or whether the subject is even worth repeating.
By the way, one day is not enough for anyone thinking about yet another Halo thread.
I suppose a little "common sense" (*waits for subtle irony to register*) is needed when repeating an old thread, if its 6months and about 30 posts old then by all means try again, but be careful about deciding whether the elapsed time is enough or not - or whether the subject is even worth repeating.
By the way, one day is not enough for anyone thinking about yet another Halo thread.
Yet at the same time those "Breakfast" threads are the type that will consistently be bumped and replyed too because its easy and quick to do so. In that case, though I don't see those threads as being such a problem. Sure they offer little discussion but at the same time they are a good place for new users to post in and learn the general site mechanics.CaptainCrunch said:
Your right, and I guess the only way my example would work is if the user who bumped or resurrected it used the search button.
I recall that Thread Necromancy was frowned upon in the One Minute Left forums. It's been so many years since I last checked that it could have shifted, even if slightly.
The original poster may have moved on (possibly even having shuffled off of this mortal coil) so it may be pointless to respond to their old post.
As long as the new post gives the old post at least one year of inactivity, I'd prefer new posts.
The original poster may have moved on (possibly even having shuffled off of this mortal coil) so it may be pointless to respond to their old post.
As long as the new post gives the old post at least one year of inactivity, I'd prefer new posts.
I'd rather see an existing thread revived, because then there's already this wealth of opinions (sometimes) to draw upon. Also, I won't have to feel like I'm just repeating myself constantly, like with these constant Halo thread repeats.
Obviously the OP prefers repeated threads, since THIS thread is a repeat. I think.
Obviously the OP prefers repeated threads, since THIS thread is a repeat. I think.
Those specific two options? The necromancy, barely.bernthalbob616 said:
Those aren't the kind of repeat threads people ***** about though.
I recall reading somewhere that thread Necromancy is frowned upon, but people are all the time raving about the damned search button.
I think we would be better off without that button. But as for which is worse? I see no problem with either, provided the person doing it wants to discuss a valid topic.
I think we would be better off without that button. But as for which is worse? I see no problem with either, provided the person doing it wants to discuss a valid topic.
To paraphrase a mod:
Just necro a thread. You don't need to fear mod wrath of you have something new to add to a discussion.
If you have nothing that hasn't already been said, don't post at all.
Just necro a thread. You don't need to fear mod wrath of you have something new to add to a discussion.
If you have nothing that hasn't already been said, don't post at all.
Depends. Usually necromancy as it just bugs the shit out of me way more than repeats. Though repeats are worse if you're adding nothing new to the discussion kernel, but necromancy is infinitely worse and among the four greatest crimes on the internet (right up there with "taking /b/ out of /b/" and "starting a religious flame war") when it's just "Yeah, they're right" or otherwise just a junk post that could go in literally any other thread. If it's necromancy, there had better be some sort of revelation in your post to make Buddha look ignorant. Or else I will either burn you at the stake or just pretend you never did that.
If you just want a question answered, then I prefer search. If you don't have anything new to add to a discussion that have already taken place, then don't post at all.
I'm all for new threads on the same topic if there is at least a slight difference from the first one.
The tenth "Do you play evil D&D characters?" thread is dull, a thread named "how do you play evil D&D characters?" is new and interesting, even if the question was partially covered in the first threads.
My answer is "depends on the situation".
I'm all for new threads on the same topic if there is at least a slight difference from the first one.
The tenth "Do you play evil D&D characters?" thread is dull, a thread named "how do you play evil D&D characters?" is new and interesting, even if the question was partially covered in the first threads.
My answer is "depends on the situation".
Let's just retain the rule of thumb:
Posting a new thread before 1 month has passed it's repeat thread, bumping a thread after 1 month has passed it's necro.
Posting a new thread before 1 month has passed it's repeat thread, bumping a thread after 1 month has passed it's necro.
Thats the rule of thumb.TheNecroswanson said:
Of course there are exceptions, threads that had a particular pourpose that cannot be revived, like the "Ask a christian" or whatever it was called.
Then there are threads that are like those allready in exsistance, but the old one was quite old and small, and the new is large is impressively made with a good opening post. An example of this is my riddle thread, which pre-dated Flap Jack452's riddle thread. Mine was so much older and his was slightly better so I didn't point out it had been done before.
But yeah, Necro is good more often than not. I mean its not like what was said in the old threads is no longer important!