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Post by librarylady on Jul 2, 2024 2:31:05 GMT
What is an old thread here?
3 months?
6 months?
Vote below.
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 2, 2024 2:35:58 GMT
I think that the old thread tag is a little weird. I think all threads are valid if there are still valid answers, no matter how many months/years it’s been. The only time it’s annoying is when a troll brings it back up.🤷🏻♀️
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Post by Gennifer on Jul 2, 2024 2:36:09 GMT
More than one month since the last response deserves a new thread, with a link in the OP if you want to reference a previous one.
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Post by katlady on Jul 2, 2024 2:39:18 GMT
To me, an old thread is one that hasn’t had any new responses for months (maybe more than 6 months). If it is a thread that was started awhile ago, but still has new comments on a consistent basis, I don’t consider that an old thread.
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Post by snyder on Jul 2, 2024 2:41:31 GMT
My interpretation of the Old Thread label was for when "bots" were posting in a very old thread. It was to alert members that it was a bot that bumped the post and do not click any link that may have been posted by the bot.
I don't see that happening any longer.
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Post by katlady on Jul 2, 2024 2:45:40 GMT
My interpretation of the Old Thread label was for when "bots" were posting in a very old thread. It was to alert members that it was a bot that bumped the post and do not click any link that may have been posted by the bot.
I don't see that happening any longer.
Ah yes! Forgot about that! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 2, 2024 2:55:37 GMT
I think it’s an old thread when there hasn’t been any activity for some time and / or the content is no longer relevant.
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 2, 2024 3:07:10 GMT
To me, an old thread is one that hasn’t had any new responses for months (maybe more than 6 months). If it is a thread that was started awhile ago, but still has new comments on a consistent basis, I don’t consider that an old thread. This, and I will add that I don't consider it an old thread when it is otherwise an old thread but the OP returns to the thread to update it. |
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Post by anaterra on Jul 2, 2024 3:09:23 GMT
I vote 6 months.... i sometimes go a bit checked out of here... and i will scroll thru to page 5 or 6 and see if anything catches my attention when i come back... so i am guilty of on occasion bringing an old thread back to page 1...
But i think if it's years old but people check it and respond to it everyday... it does not qualify as old... because it is still being currently used.... such as games and the Netflix prime shows...
Old thread should be old and dead until a bot brings it back up with a dubious link to the unknown
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 2, 2024 3:15:31 GMT
I vote 6 months.... i sometimes go a bit checked out of here... and i will scroll thru to page 5 or 6 and see if anything catches my attention when i come back... so i am guilty of on occasion bringing an old thread back to page 1... But i think if it's years old but people check it and respond to it everyday... it does not qualify as old... because it is still being currently used.... such as games and the Netflix prime shows... Old thread should be old and dead until a bot brings it back up with a dubious link to the unknown I agree. Maybe the thread title should have been “BTT By a Spammer” instead of Old Thread. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 2, 2024 3:15:58 GMT
Other...... It needs to be over one year old, and it can't be a long-standing ongoing thread like the games threads or the Netflix/Prime thread.
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Post by pantsonfire on Jul 2, 2024 3:43:50 GMT
It should never have been given "old thread" but instead "troll". I say this because there have been very valid threads resurfaced and marked old thread when a troll didnt resurface them up from 2 months, 6 months, 8 months or 1 year of age.
Sometimes it can be that long or even longer to get an update or new information or peas just want to discuss it again or add to the discussion.
I find that label to be stupid honestly. If we are so worried about trolls then have an appropriate label or just let it go.
I had a thread about the Judy H/8 Passengers crap that was only 4 or 5 months old and a pea made a new comment and someone labeled it as old. Like okay...
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Post by pantsonfire on Jul 2, 2024 3:44:15 GMT
I vote 6 months.... i sometimes go a bit checked out of here... and i will scroll thru to page 5 or 6 and see if anything catches my attention when i come back... so i am guilty of on occasion bringing an old thread back to page 1... But i think if it's years old but people check it and respond to it everyday... it does not qualify as old... because it is still being currently used.... such as games and the Netflix prime shows... Old thread should be old and dead until a bot brings it back up with a dubious link to the unknown I agree. Maybe the thread title should have been “BTT By a Spammer” instead of Old Thread. "Troll" would have been appropriate. |
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Post by gar on Jul 2, 2024 10:04:06 GMT
It should never have been given "old thread" but instead "troll". I say this because there have been very valid threads resurfaced and marked old thread when a troll didnt resurface them up from 2 months, 6 months, 8 months or 1 year of age. Sometimes it can be that long or even longer to get an update or new information or peas just want to discuss it again or add to the discussion. I find that label to be stupid honestly. If we are so worried about trolls then have an appropriate label or just let it go. I had a thread about the Judy H/8 Passengers crap that was only 4 or 5 months old and a pea made a new comment and someone labeled it as old. Like okay... I disagree. It definitely works for when bots resurrect a thread from the past but also anything that resurfaces (for any reason) is suitable for a label because then I know to check if I may have already answered. If it's pretty old, answers can become irrelevant or more info makes an answer wrong so I just think it's useful to have an eye open when going into a thread. |
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Post by gillyp on Jul 2, 2024 11:37:45 GMT
I agree. Maybe the thread title should have been “BTT By a Spammer” instead of Old Thread. "Troll" would have been appropriate. You can bet your bottom dollar that those who enjoy being childish with the Politics label would be in their element with a Troll label. As mentioned further up it was mainly set to warn Peas when we were being spammed by bots but can cover resurrected threads where those of us who might have already participated didn’t want to go over the same ground. Old is possibly a poor term if you look at it with age in mind. A long standing thread still receiving responses is technically old but doesn’t warrant the label. Something resurrected by a bot or genuine Pea does warrant it imho. |
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Post by Linda on Jul 2, 2024 13:15:09 GMT
To me, an old thread is one that hasn’t had any new responses for months (maybe more than 6 months). If it is a thread that was started awhile ago, but still has new comments on a consistent basis, I don’t consider that an old thread. this |
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Post by melanell on Jul 2, 2024 13:32:07 GMT
The only time it’s annoying is when a troll brings it back up.🤷🏻♀️ I must be feeling negative right now, because I feel like that's mostly what happens.  |
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Post by melanell on Jul 2, 2024 13:37:12 GMT
I never thought about it before this. Of course, I'm only considering threads that aren't ones that regularly are updated---like games or ones where people post progress on something. Because of course they might be very old, but they are also quite current, too.  So I think it depends on the topic. Some topics grow stale or become irrelevant very, very quickly. So even bumping just a few months later can have people scratching their head if they don't notice the date of the OP. But others can be just as interesting 2 years later as they were when posted. Those are the type I often forget existed, start re-reading without realizing, post a new answer to, and then 2 pages later find my original answer from ages earlier!  |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 2, 2024 14:38:33 GMT
I thought more than a year was considered "old thread", not sure how or why I came to that conclusion.....I think it was from the old thread discussions....when then old thread label first appeared.
I think, the confusion and issue arises because there are several types of "old threads".
Every members opinion on what constitutes an "old thread", is based on that members interpretation and perception....of what they believe the words "old thread" to mean.
There is no right and wrong. But some members believe there is a "right or wrong" in regards to what is or isn't labelled "old thread". That segues into a power and control battle of >> constant labeling and un-labeling of old threads (as well as politic threads).
Then mix in the trolls (members with a second member name) who label and un-label, because they can and they like to rile up certain members and intentionally stir the proverbial pot..
Older recurring threads like >> games, netflix, tv shows have the original start dates on them. The thread is still active, but the original start date on it is older.
Old threads that are brought back to the top, by trolls and bot, who post scam hyperlinks on them.
Old threads that are brought back to the top, by a member who has done a search on whatever the subject matter and then posts on it, bringing it back to page 1.
Many times I have read a subject line and commented...not realizing the thread was old and that I had previously commented.
I think the labels are not necessary.
Everyone is free to scroll on by or depart a thread that isn't to their liking.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 2, 2024 15:47:39 GMT
While a thread can be old, is it old if it is active?
If not active, 3 months.
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Post by gar on Jul 2, 2024 16:47:10 GMT
While a thread can be old, is it old if it is active? If not active, 3 months. IMO, not when it's something that was started a long time ago but is added to, updated, regularly. Case in point - birthday thread, games, 5 thing I want to accomplish etc. |
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Post by gina on Jul 2, 2024 17:17:14 GMT
Another who doesn't like the 'old thread' tag. Things can still be relevant years later if fresh answers are added. People Google and find this board all the time.
I voted a year or more. If a troll comes around and bumps a random old thread for no good reason, that's an OLD thread to me.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Jul 2, 2024 21:42:10 GMT
My interpretation of the Old Thread label was for when "bots" were posting in a very old thread. It was to alert members that it was a bot that bumped the post and do not click any link that may have been posted by the bot.
I don't see that happening any longer.
 This! Maybe the "Old Thread" label could be changed to something that actually alerts peas to the fact that the thread has been hijacked by a bot or a troll, so they know not to click on any links posted by said bot/troll. IMHO, just stating "Old Thread" does not really do that - it only makes people wonder why someone would care whether the thread is old. |
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Post by morecowbell on Jul 15, 2024 2:58:17 GMT
My interpretation of the Old Thread label was for when "bots" were posting in a very old thread. It was to alert members that it was a bot that bumped the post and do not click any link that may have been posted by the bot.
I don't see that happening any longer.
This! Maybe the "Old Thread" label could be changed to something that actually alerts peas to the fact that the thread has been hijacked by a bot or a troll, so they know not to click on any links posted by said bot/troll. IMHO, just stating "Old Thread" does not really do that - it only makes people wonder why someone would care whether the thread is old. Maybe a label like "Bot Bump". |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 15, 2024 13:06:24 GMT
To my mind, an Old Thread is where the conversation finished, but it had been restarted by something that was only posting a spam link or getting their post count up until they could start their own thread, OR someone who didn't realise that their contribution was no longer relevant. It isn't about how long ago the thread started or stopped.
I agree that the label could be improved. Maybe just "Bumped". That could be just as relevant whether a bot bumped it, or whether someone came back to say "hey OP, can you update us?" or "and finally, here is how this story ended". At least we would then be aware that it isn't current.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Jul 15, 2024 22:35:57 GMT
Based on the last 2 posts above, what about "BOT Bumped" if it was restarted (bumped to top) by a bot, and just plain "Bumped" if it was for a true update or question?
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Post by RosieKat on Jul 15, 2024 22:42:36 GMT
I said 3 months but really, it depends on if it's still being kept fresh or not. Sometimes we have posts that people keep coming back to and updating, for example, and I don't consider that old. If it's not still "alive," then I think I really would call it more like 2 months. So I don't know why I said 3, lol.
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This!
