Old threads

I think if its still relevant there's no harm in it. If you don't want to post it isn't a problem.

BlueBelle

Not for me Calandergirl I ve tried it many times

That’s odd.

Next time I see a ‘It’s moooved’, I will test it out.

Not for me Calandergirl I ve tried it many times

Last post was for BlueBelle.

BlueBelle

I don’t know how they find these threads if I search fir one for genuine reasons I just get a cow that tells me it’s mooooved and back I have to go to the current threads
Anyone tell me how or is it only me ?

If you come across the ‘it’s mooved’ notice, you can still see the thread if you click on it.

I didn’t forget Lucca and Phoenix, but didn’t want to upset anyone by mentioning them.

Glad that they have been added though.

I agree with Sago -sometimes the threads are interesting.

Allira

petra

Aldom

Add to the list.... Lucca and Phoenix.

Don’t forget that for all sorts of reasons members change their username.

Sadly, not Lucca and Phoenix, both sadly missed. ☹

Both sadly missed 😥

I miss Lucca, she was such a 'fair' poster.

I always find it amusing when several posters point out that it is an old thread and bump it up the page, despite the fact that numerous others have already done so. If anyone was bothering to read the thread they would know it was old even if they hadn't twigged before it was pointed out.

Some threads are more time-sensitive than others.

A personal dilemma or problem for example, should be probably not be resurrected after time has passed because presumably the problem has been solved or the situation has changed.

Threads on everyday matters that aren't time sensitive are less of a problem and help avoid duplicate posts.

petra

Aldom

Add to the list.... Lucca and Phoenix.

Don’t forget that for all sorts of reasons members change their username.

Sadly, not Lucca and Phoenix, both sadly missed. ☹

BlueBelle

I don’t know how they find these threads if I search fir one for genuine reasons I just get a cow that tells me it’s mooooved and back I have to go to the current threads
Anyone tell me how or is it only me ?

Perhaps they do a search and find a thread which may be a subject of interest to them.

I've been caught but try to be more careful now.

I still miss EllanVannin our crumpet queen from Liverpool.

I have to admit that I have replied a a couple of times without looking at the date.

But honestly- some subjects are universal, and dates or individual cases irrelevant- and still very interesting and worth discussing, so why not?

Aldom

Add to the list.... Lucca and Phoenix.

Don’t forget that for all sorts of reasons members change their username.

Georgesgran
I believe those posters aren’t interested in what other people have to say. It’s just their posts they want to see.

The above is to Calendargirl.

Add to the list.... Lucca and Phoenix.

Oh Rosie you are preaching to the converted here - it really is a bugbear with GN. However, an irritation is those who don’t read the thread - a recent one was asking for birthday present suggestions for a grandson. After many ideas, the OP posted her decision, but additional posts came in, thick and fast afterwards.
It was another post, perhaps last year that annoyed me. A poster asking advice about her Mother, later posted on the same thread, that her Mum had died, but again further posts flooded in, one even wishing her good luck with her Mum’s situation!

I agree Sago that a thread may still be of interest, but if it’s from 2017, why not just start a new thread, using the same title.

I’ve long wondered if GNHQ could perhaps remove (and archive?) threads that are several years old and out of date?

Mt61

Calendargirl

The names often give it away also, replies by posters no longer posting.

Do you remember any old posters names out of interest?

Germanshepherdsmum, Callistemon, Gagajo, FannyCornforth, Quizqueen are a few who come to mind.

Sad that some no longer post, and are missed.

Mt61

Calendargirl

The names often give it away also, replies by posters no longer posting.

Do you remember any old posters names out of interest?

I remember Frank and his little dog, from years ago!

To be honest, though, it’s not always easy to remember to check the date of the OP when you click on it. I’ve looked at posts, attracted by the topic, and only realised so far in that it’s an old thread (usually when someone else has spotted that it is and said so). I rarely look to see if the post that has attracted my interest is from today, last week, last month or last year, or even longer - probably should, but not always that observant. Once I realise, I do not to post on it, unless it has been genuinely revived and I have something to add to it.

Good advice Maw. I often trundle down the posts and don’t realise until I see a blast from the past. Aw! One or two poignant ones sometimes. 😢

Calendargirl

The names often give it away also, replies by posters no longer posting.

Do you remember any old posters names out of interest?