dogdoc Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Sure am seeing a bunch of old post getting resurrected from the dead. Some are almost 2 years old. Somebody must be very bored I think it would be a good idea if some how older posts--like 6 months old got locked--they could still be read for information but wouldn't get brought back to the top and knock down newer posts--just a thought! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Good idea, I would certainly agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I agree with that!!! Let the old dogs die!!! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... [ QUOTE ] I agree with that!!! Let the old dogs die!!! LOL!! [/ QUOTE ] now i don't know about that--this old dog still has a little life left---don't want to kill 'em just keep them locked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... YESSSSIIIIIRRRR!!!! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... yup, some like the gas one can just continue where they left off, but to bring up a two year old deer hunt and say "neat" is a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I miss being able to go back and find some of the real old posts. I especially miss reading Bluelks posts. His were some of the most informative posts that were on here. His posts helped me a ton when I first got interested in ML'ing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... [ QUOTE ] I especially miss reading Bluelks posts [/ QUOTE ] I think we all miss him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... dogdoc, on Jan 26 I sent the following e-mail to the realtree webmaster, but received no reply: I guessed that my suggestion would not fly in the computer world. Suggestion on Realtree Forums: I do not know much about computers or their programming, so I don’t know if this is feasible or possible. The problem: Many new members to the forums do not realize when they revive an old topic how irritating it is to those who have been here awhile. Sometimes I know they are just trying to search a subject to make a reply, and don’t even notice it was an old topic. This has caused some commotion and debate in the past couple of months. Another old one was revived that I noticed tonight in the lounge, pertaining to a 14 year old girl being killed in a ski-doo accident. This original post was two years old but got several replies before anyone noticed. Prayers are going out to the family of an accident victim of two years ago. Possible solution: Any topics that are more than a week or two old, when brought up from a search or archives would have a red bordered warning on them. This warning could be something like: “ WARNING, this is an old or archived topic that remains here for your reference. Are you sure you wish to re-open this “old topic”?” This warning would only appear if the member clicked the reply tab. Do you think this would work? Just a suggestion, Sincerely, …..popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I especially miss reading Bluelks posts [/ QUOTE ] I think we all miss him [/ QUOTE ] No matter how simple or stupid my questions were...he never made me feel stupid, or silly for asking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... yup, totally agree, i saw a few of those oldies today. they were even before MY time here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... That's probably not a bad idea to lock these, however, I think the searching should not be limited to 6 months. This just makes it more difficult to search for topics especially when you're not exactly sure when it was posted. The searching didn't use to have any limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I prefered it much more when it didn't have limitations. There was some great posts back a few years ago, that I used to go back and read from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I agree Lock them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Yeah really.....I think half the posts I read yesterday were 2 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Good point Todd. Bringing up old posts is a little irksome to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I agree Todd. Seems to really clutter it up in here making it a bit difficult to keep up with what is new. This has come up about someone doing this before not all that long ago. Seems there is someone in particular in here who maybe is bored or is maybe getting some kind of a kick out of resurrecting these old posts. Wish that person would find something better to do with their time and quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I agree, but like I brought back an old post of mine too show BigBuckShooter! Even though we seen them, we have new members on here maybe they would like a chance to respond too. Then again, my old posts was the info on all the anti-hunting groups around the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I have noticed the oldies lately also. I kind of thought they would go away a few weeks ago too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... [ QUOTE ] Bringing up old posts is a little irksome to me too. [/ QUOTE ] And I thought it was just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... [ QUOTE ] however, I think the searching should not be limited to 6 months. [/ QUOTE ] You can, but rather than using new X-Ray technology, you have to pull out a shovel and do some work. Go to the bottom of whichever room you want to dig in and scroll all the way down. On the left side there is a drop down box where you can customize the length of your search all the way back to the last time the forums were changed. But, there'll be about 400 pages to dig through one-by-one in the lounge. Trust me, I've done it. Oh yeah, I don't know about locking old posts, I have still not gotten around to replying to the COKE OR PEPSI thread from a couple of years ago. I just keep forgetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... I honestly haven't noticed the old posts. But i could just not be remembering them. I think it would be a real pain for the mods, or Scott to go through and lock all posts after they are 6 months old. Unless there is someway to make the forums do that automaticly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Guess what. A lot of these old posts show up on Google and Yahoo. A new prospective member finds these on a search engine and decides to join and post some replies. I would bet the majority of the old post resurrections are from new members wanting to join in on a discussion. If the item is of interest to them why not let them join in the discussion belatedly. Surprise they might have something new to add. At any rate let's not turn away new members because we feel that topic is old. Locking these threads would be rude. Rereading it and getting irritated is your own fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Leo, most of the recent old posts were brought up and had one word generic responses. I just see no point in that. If it is an old post someone wants to add something to i guess i don't care because you are right it might be something good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Old Posts..... Most often, the reply is "That's kewl" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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