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#1
bajatmerc
Feb 04, 2011 18:12:29

When I made this post I searched for it after I had read the "how to be a good forum member" thread.

I have been writing in a thread about the most accurate race in the d&d character optimization subforum.

I started to receive criticism for reviving an old post.

Is the etiquette here to start a new thread even when there is an old one, or should I revive an old one to avoid remaking a thread?
#2
Ash2Dust
Feb 06, 2011 10:31:20 Well, not knowing of any general policy, and assuming that everybody's idea of proper etiquette is going to be slightly different, my suggestion would be as follows:

If you find a relevant thread, and the last post is less than a week old, go ahead and revive it.

If you find a relevant thread, and it's older than that, go ahead and start a new thread. If you feel the old thread is worth referencing in the new, go ahead and put a link to it in your firt post.

If you don't find a relevant thread thread at all, obviously start a new thread.
#3
Jharii
Feb 07, 2011 8:26:02

Is the etiquette here to start a new thread even when there is an old one, or should I revive an old one to avoid remaking a thread?

There is no etiquette here. If you start a new post, you get ambushed for not searching the forums. If you revive an old post, you bet bludgeoned for bringing up old discussions. Do what you think is right and ignore the haters.

#4
Seeker95
Feb 07, 2011 8:43:26 Ash2Dust has given a good rule of thumb. As a slight amendment, I would suggest that if you are asking a question: "search the forums" is a better course of action. That thread likely contains the answers. If you are offering an opinion on a topic, just start a new thread if the conversation you have found is over a week old. Reference the old thread preferably with a link) if it is relevant to the position you are presenting.

However, Jharii has given a good description of the local reality. Grow some thick skin, and pick the policy you wish to follow. Then stay consistent.
#5
bajatmerc
Apr 10, 2011 21:37:40 Thanks

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 bajatmerc Feb 04, 2011 18:12:29	When I made this post I searched for it after I had read the "how to be a good forum member" thread. I have been writing in a thread about the most accurate race in the d&d character optimization subforum. I started to receive criticism for reviving an old post. Is the etiquette here to start a new thread even when there is an old one, or should I revive an old one to avoid remaking a thread?
#2 Ash2Dust Feb 06, 2011 10:31:20	Well, not knowing of any general policy, and assuming that everybody's idea of proper etiquette is going to be slightly different, my suggestion would be as follows: If you find a relevant thread, and the last post is less than a week old, go ahead and revive it. If you find a relevant thread, and it's older than that, go ahead and start a new thread. If you feel the old thread is worth referencing in the new, go ahead and put a link to it in your firt post. If you don't find a relevant thread thread at all, obviously start a new thread.
#3 Jharii Feb 07, 2011 8:26:02	Is the etiquette here to start a new thread even when there is an old one, or should I revive an old one to avoid remaking a thread? There is no etiquette here. If you start a new post, you get ambushed for not searching the forums. If you revive an old post, you bet bludgeoned for bringing up old discussions. Do what you think is right and ignore the haters.
#4 Seeker95 Feb 07, 2011 8:43:26	Ash2Dust has given a good rule of thumb. As a slight amendment, I would suggest that if you are asking a question: "search the forums" is a better course of action. That thread likely contains the answers. If you are offering an opinion on a topic, just start a new thread if the conversation you have found is over a week old. Reference the old thread preferably with a link) if it is relevant to the position you are presenting. However, Jharii has given a good description of the local reality. Grow some thick skin, and pick the policy you wish to follow. Then stay consistent.
#5 bajatmerc Apr 10, 2011 21:37:40	Thanks