clementine Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've been a hive member for many years, but I'm not sure I know the etiquette about this. I resurrected a thread today because I did a search on the topic first. I thought that it would be best to keep the thread going since it was the same topic? I didn't mean to stir a pot or wake a 'zombie'. :) I'll feel like a veteran here when my kids are grown & I've experienced my last homeschool-related issue. (I never want that day to come!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I am no expert but I've noticed it's better to start a new one. The OP from 2013 might not want to discuss their issues anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I am no expert but I've noticed it's better to start a new one. The OP from 2013 might not want to discuss their issues anymore. I feel like an idiot for not thinking about the OP - that gives me a whole new perspective. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I would start a new thread and link to the old one if necessary. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yes, start a new, thread, link to the old one if it's pertinent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 When is the cut-off date, though, where it's no longer cool to resurrect the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 When is the cut-off date, though, where it's no longer cool to resurrect the thread? I don't think there's a hard or fast rule, but I'll usually start a new thread if the previous thread is more than a couple months old. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I think it depends if you're resurrecting to ask advice on the same topic or whether you are resurrecting to deliver some! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I don't think you did anything wrong, and I am also totally sure you had good intentions, so I don't think it was a big deal that you resurrected the thread. I will admit, though, that I recognized the old thread and checked to see who had bumped it before I read the new posts. Once I saw it was you, I realized right away that it was a legitimate bump and not some new troll trying to stir up trouble. That said, I think it's usually best to start a new thread unless you are the OP of the original thread and have a big update to post. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I think it's good to resurrect in certain circumstances... for example, if you'd specifically like to know how, say a certain product or curricula or trip or something worked out for the OP. Or if you're the OP and want to give an update. And, of course, there are some long term threads on the ed boards (say, that relaxed math thread or that pre-algebra fence thread or that massive filing thread) that periodically come around again and people add new resources and others are delighted to see it for the first time and discover this good content. But generally, yeah, new thread nearly every time. When in doubt, start a new one. Or, start a new one and link an old one saying something like, I did a search to see if this had been discussed and turned up this older thread, but I had a new question, etc. etc. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 We can always resurrect the cupcake kerfluffle thread a billion times and it's still pertinent. :) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'll add... I've been on boards where it's the exact opposite so the start a new thread manners rule is really culturally specific to different forums. I prefer it this way though - it's easier on newbie, IMO, than wading through a million posts to figure out where the conversation went and how to wade in with their own comments or questions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I would start a new thread and link to the old one if necessary. :iagree: Excellent idea. That way no one mentions- "this has been discussed before, just do a search", but you don't have to worry about getting the "old thread" comments either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I don't post on anything older than a month or two because people here get bent out of shape, but I don't personally get why "zombie" threads are a big deal. Other forums have different expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I feel like an idiot for not thinking about the OP - that gives me a whole new perspective. Thank you!! You aren't an idiot. :D We are all learning how these things work. My kids are forever teasing me because I can't keep up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm not a veteran but I like when people start a new thread that links the old. That way those who are familiar don't have to deal with forwarding through the pages but those who are new to it can get the back story if needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I think if the thread read backwards, with the newest post showing up first, it wouldn't be such a big deal to bump old threads. But since people often don't read the date first, they end up reading the old post and responding to that one rather than the new post, with the current person who wants to hash out the topic. So part of it is just the format of the board. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 In general, start a new thread and link to the old if you feel it's necessary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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