Thread necro-ing at an all time high, what gives?

[Ebalere]

I've noticed in the past week there has been about 50 really old posts revived, 2 of them being useful. I've also noticed alot thread derailing. I don't know why people are doing it, maybe like Kahlua said, the forums have been too quiet and people are looking to post somewhere?

Anyway, just thought I'd remind everyone that's guilty of this mass necroposting phenomenon to please consider the date of the original post, and if you have nothing to add to the discussion, please refrain from posting. There's plenty of good current discussions going on right now, and as someone who visits forums a few hours each day I find it highly annoying to have to sift through threads like Asommers grandma's birthday thread from 2 months ago just to find a legitimate thread to have worthwhile discussions in.

/rant

[adidaman]

Necroing posts is fun. So what if people see a post from April 2010, what harm does it really do? A lot of the necroed posts are interesting

[LelouchX]

Necroing posts is fun. So what if people see a post from April 2010, what harm does it really do? A lot of the necroed posts are interesting

like eb said, 2 were useful. when 50 useless threads are necro'd thats 50 new ones that don't get seen, things pertaining to the here and now, because they were shuffled down a list. it's just good forum etiquette.....

[mrnofunz]

there's not much else to do...

[Draopwnzall]

More contest's would be good...

[Ardon]

It was the same guy who was doing it too

[StompArtist]

Space reserved for a thread rev in 6 months.

[Cahaun]

It was the same guy who was doing it too
Wasn't it that rap2xy guy?

[MimeRifle]

Space reserved for a thread rev in 6 months.

You ninja!!!!! I was totally gonna say that! lol!! Great minds.... (or is it sick minds?) Meet you back here in six months. You revive it, then I'll derail it.

[StompArtist]

You ninja!!!!! I waas totally gonna say that! lol!! Great minds.... (or is it sick minds?) Meet you back here in six months. You revive it, then I'll derail it.

It's a date... [insert awkwardness emoticon here]

[adidaman]

I could out troll both of you guys with both hands behind by back. That being said, I will be the one to necro this thread muhahahaha

[Slant]

bunch of people actually, at least someone's reading all those threads...
a handful of necros were much needed bumps tho

[StompArtist]

I could out troll both of you guys with both hands behind by back. That being said, I will be the one to necro this thread muhahahaha

I already won. :D

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?19552-Stop-Reviving-Old-Posts!!!&highlight=thread+danielrh

[adidaman]

I could out troll both of you guys with both hands behind by back. That being said, I will be the one to necro this thread muhahahaha

I already won. :D

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?19552-Stop-Reviving-Old-Posts!!!&highlight=thread+danielrh

Lol your awesome! Thumbs up from me when I get on my computer

[MimeRifle]

I already won. :D

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?19552-Stop-Reviving-Old-Posts!!!&highlight=thread+danielrh

LOL!!!! Stomp, you been makin' my day all day! Bless yer little heart.

[LelouchX]

bunch of people actually, at least someone's reading all those threads...
a handful of necros were much needed bumps tho

agreed. i have been posting on one since it was necro'd. Most are useless bumps tho it seems

[Swimmingstar]

IMO if someone does it continuously they should get banned for a period of time.

[maiohwmai]

It could be said that creating a slew of new threads rather than using older ones would bump other threads just the same.

/devil's advocate

Honestly, I think it's a community preference thing. While I'm not new to the game I am newish to the forums. I've been on many message boards where necro-ing is preferred rather than creating a new thread for a topic that's already been discussed. If nothing else it shows the ability to search, and that should always be applauded.

[Ebalere]

It could be said that creating a slew of new threads rather than using older ones would bump other threads just the same.

/devil's advocate

Honestly, I think it's a community preference thing. While I'm not new to the game I am newish to the forums. I've been on many message boards where necro-ing is preferred rather than creating a new thread for a topic that's already been discussed. If nothing else it shows the ability to search, and that should always be applauded.

True. But 80% of the threads I'm talking about were completely dead, and the person who necro'd them had nothing new to say, if anything at all. Also, it was basically only two people, and I could understand if they necro'd ONE old post to further the discussion on them, but to necro 50 in one day its clearly not someone looking for answers.. these threads died for a reason, and already people are saying "well we've got nothing better to do". That's not a reason to bury current topics under crap that's 6 months old. It's the same kinda people that enjoy posting fat baby pics on everyone's thread.

I'm a message board vet, have been on many different ones, and yes, most would prefer you search your topic first before posting a new one. But 9 times out of ten the question has not only been asked, but answered as well, meaning there's no need to post saying "awesome, thanks" or something like that and dig the whole thread up. It's a proven fact that necroposting annoys the community, just look at any of the necro'd threads and you'll see people are annoyed. You'll also see the culprit had nothing useful to add to the thread.

It's really not that big of a deal, but I just thought I'd remind newer people to be a little more cautious of the dates things get posted. No need for meaningless comments on a thread that was 8 pages or more back.

[Artemis]

Who is it hurting? -.-

[BodMaster]

LOL!!!! Stomp, you been makin' my day all day! Bless yer little heart.

Agreed!

[javier995]

Who is it hurting? -.-

No one really, just not cool to do it i guess.


It does seem like it was the same dude, i asked him ingame and he didn't know what he was doing lol. His actions did have consequences tho:p

[LelouchX]

Who is it hurting? -.-

hmmm, lets see. well, for one, me. how many of those necro'd threads eb referred to were in off topic? I didn't count, but every one pushes things down the list like, ummmm, my thread trying to get this community closer by participating in a google+ messenger outside of this game and this forum bc it helped me grow closer to my guildies and I wanted to share that with other people. and whoever mentioned mass making of threads, saying that is just as bad, I agree. it does the same thing. anyone with an opinion, suggestion, or anything that contributes in some way, shape, or form to the community should post it. tell me how reviving threads that are dead issues contributes? all it does is hide threads that do. like I said, if a useful thread is necro'd, then I tip my hat to the person who found it. it was probably hidden by other necro'd or nonsensical threads to begin with. I don't know what else to say here. I've accidentally necro'd a thread and 5 people bit my head off because I didn't check the post date. that's not the way to respond to someone who made a mistake, but someone bumping or posting pointless thread after thread isn't making a mistake, they are doing it annoy people. I consider it a form of trolling.

take my opinion for what it's worth, the way I view the situation.

[Artemis]

hmmm, lets see. well, for one, me. how many of those necro'd threads eb referred to were in off topic? I didn't count, but every one pushes things down the list like, ummmm, my thread trying to get this community closer by participating in a google+ messenger outside of this game and this forum bc it helped me grow closer to my guildies and I wanted to share that with other people. and whoever mentioned mass making of threads, saying that is just as bad, I agree. it does the same thing. anyone with an opinion, suggestion, or anything that contributes in some way, shape, or form to the community should post it. tell me how reviving threads that are dead issues contributes? all it does is hide threads that do. like I said, if a useful thread is necro'd, then I tip my hat to the person who found it. it was probably hidden by other necro'd or nonsensical threads to begin with. I don't know what else to say here. I've accidentally necro'd a thread and 5 people bit my head off because I didn't check the post date. that's not the way to respond to someone who made a mistake, but someone bumping or posting pointless thread after thread isn't making a mistake, they are doing it annoy people. I consider it a form of trolling.

take my opinion for what it's worth, the way I view the situation.

Just because it lowered you thread that clearly no one liked or it wouldve been on top? Ouch. Might kill someone.

[javier995]

Just because it lowered you thread that clearly no one liked or it wouldve been on top? Ouch. Might kill someone.

I wouldn't necessarily jump to conclusion of saying 'no one's liked it. Pft i liked looking at the pictures so i liked it, that's one person who liked it. Which makes the no one go to someone. Wait others posted on it right? Means I'm not the only one. Wait it got views right? Means others enjoyed looking at the pics as did i.



Meh if you guys are going to argue about someone reviving old threads, do it in pms plz.


Artemis, i believe i read somewhere on a revived post that the devs locked it BC its not suppose to be done. That being said, I'm guessing it COULD be a no-no. In other words, people react to it this way BC it's a no-no, so it seems.

Although that is how i see it, but I'm sure someone will tell me I'm wrong and blah blah blah. But i really don't want to read it, BC i am pretty sure the way i see it can't be changed:p. So save yourself the trouble if you're gonna try to make me see it some other way guys:)

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[adidaman]

I think everyone's making a huge deal out of nothing, and extremely long redundant posts don't make this an issue worth fighting. My 2 cents

[Silentarrow]

I'm actually on the other side of the spectrum on this debate. I really see no problem in necro-posting... I actually find it pretty amusing how some respond to it ;).

[LelouchX]

Just because it lowered you thread that clearly no one liked or it wouldve been on top? Ouch. Might kill someone.

hahahaha, it's not at the bottom and I merely used it as an example bc it popped into my head. good attempt to take a cheap shot at me tho.

and yes javie, I've seen those threads locked as well, and I've seen the mass new topic/pointless/nonsensical threads posted by the same user who was bored moved, locked, and deleted. I often wonder if more than 10% of the people here even read the TOS....

[Kahlua]

nananananananananananananananananana

http://www.planetcalypsoforum.com/gallery/files/5/4/7/7/holynecropostingbatman.jpg

[javier995]

and yes javie, I've seen those threads locked as well, and I've seen the mass new topic/pointless/nonsensical threads posted by the same user who was bored moved, locked, and deleted. I often wonder if more than 10% of the people here even read the TOS....


I read the ToS (for the game not the forums, forums ToS is kinda common sense to me now idk why) for the game that one day the game was down for an hour. Lol I didn't go to school to play and the game was being updated for an hour lol.

[LelouchX]

I read the ToS (for the game not the forums, forums ToS is kinda common sense to me now idk why) for the game that one day the game was down for an hour. Lol I didn't go to school to play and the game was being updated for an hour lol.
I wasn't calling anyone out in this thread with that post. just a general comment based on forum behavior I see. and yeah, the TOS are basically common sense and common curtesy from my eyes too

[javier995]

I wasn't calling anyone out in this thread with that post. just a general comment based on forum behavior I see. and yeah, the TOS are basically common sense and common curtesy from my eyes too

I didn't take it as calling someone out lol, i just wanted to share that with you so i can keep you from cleaning your apartment again:p

[Ebalere]

*retracted*

[LelouchX]

...........

[javier995]

I just won 5 Bucks.

You should've bet higher!

[Ebalere]

*retracted*

[LelouchX]

...........

[javier995]

I know, it was such a for sure thing too! Dang.

Newt, I'll take that in small bills ;)

Lol, there'll be a next time! I think i know what you bet on lol




newt fail :-(
can I pay u in loonies?


What are loonies? Sorry for my lack of knowledge xD


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[Ebalere]

newt fail :-(
can I pay u in loonies?

Lol, Guess so.. don't be sad, I don't know why you would bet against me on that anyway, you know better.



Lol, there'll be a next time! I think i know what you bet on lol
What are loonies? Sorry for my lack of knowledge xD


The Canadian 1 dollar coin, lol, and I think you're probably guessing right, jav.

[javier995]

Lol, Guess so.. don't be sad, I don't know why you would bet against me on that anyway, you know better.




The Canadian 1 dollar coin, lol, and I think you're probably guessing right, jav.


Lol I'm pretty sure what it is now lol. Oh that's what it is! Ty ty.

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[Swimmingstar]

Reserved spot to necro one day before Stomp. :p

[Kahlua]

aww you guys talk about me outside of forums/in private...how sweet (read: creepy)

Here's another for you; ironically, it's also your bet money:

http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/memes-untitled23.jpg

[Ebalere]

aww you guys talk about me outside of forums/in private...how sweet (read: creepy)

Here's another for you; ironically, it's also your bet money:

http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/memes-untitled23.jpg

Haha, it was a joke, more or less saying I knew it was coming. Lel just caught on quickly. You need to work on your trolling Kahlua, getting too predictable.

[Kahlua]

Its not trolling, I find these pictures funny.
It's only trolling when people over-react and freak out :p
Otherwise, it's more-or-less just 'off topic'

[javier995]

aww you guys talk about me outside of forums/in private...how sweet (read: creepy)

Here's another for you; ironically, it's also your bet money:

http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/memes-untitled23.jpg

Lol

He's being payed in loonies tho.

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[Ebalere]

Its not trolling, I find these pictures funny.
It's only trolling when people over-react and freak out :p
Otherwise, it's more-or-less just 'off topic'

PM sent.

[NECROREAPER]

Did someone call? I heard necro and I came running as fast...

[BodMaster]

Did someone call? I heard necro and I came running as fast...

4879

[javier995]

4879

Are you stalking me? How did you get a pic of my home?

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[BodMaster]

Are you stalking me? How did you get a pic of my home?

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Silly billy, it was more focused on the TumbleWeed :p

[javier995]

Silly billy, it was more focused on the TumbleWeed :p

His name is Joe, he's my pet tumbleweed and i love him:D

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[Slant]

when a new thread is posted somebody invariably links to the old thread and says "hey look we already did this"

[StompArtist]

It's a date... [insert awkwardness emoticon here]

Ok I was just about 2 years and a half late but I am here.

[Pandamoni]

Ok I was just about 2 years and a half late but I am here.

Haha...stomp, good to have you back we missed your humor!

[Schnitzel]

Welcome back StompArtist

[Attack Dog]

So? If STS really cared, they should auto delete them after a certain amount of time. But they should also make it so we do not lose post count.

[Trenton]

Ok I was just about 2 years and a half late but I am here.
I've only heard rumors about you o.o

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[StompArtist]

I've only heard rumors about you o.o

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Well that just made me feel like some kind of mythical creature.

93580

[programmed]

Ok I was just about 2 years and a half late but I am here.

Welcome back!

[Artemis]

Who is it hurting? -.-

I really wish I could punch the 2012 version of me in the face

[StompArtist]

I really wish I could punch the 2012 version of me in the face

I wouldn't do that. Chairs might fly. ;)

[razerfingers]

I really wish I could punch the 2012 version of me in the face
Did you disappear? lol

[Artemis]

I wouldn't do that. Chairs might fly. ;)
Oh my god stop, that was one time lol

Did you disappear? lol

Yes and no. I just haven't been on in a really long time. Been too busy!

[razerfingers]

Oh my god stop, that was one time lol


Yes and no. I just haven't been on in a really long time. Been too busy!
Ohhh okay makes sense

[Seoratrek]

Oh the irony!