Neewbies that post to old messages.

Tinkerhell · Oct 20, 2006, 09:45 AM

I know I've not been on these boards for too long, and I'm not the uber technical savy guy that many of you are. Hell I program in cobol for a living (it will never die!!!) so maybe I don't have a ton of room to bitch here but I have found something that just bugs me.

Neebies that post to a ton of old arse threads on their first day.

**Vikingod** · Oct 20, 2006, 10:07 AM

Meh, we all did it. What sucks is when vets get in there and reply something other than, "please open a thread, etc."

Maddogg6 · Oct 20, 2006, 10:45 AM

Now Im just the opposite - it really irks me when others complain about 'resurecting' old threads...

It comes across like:
'beat it noob - we talked about that last week'

AND if they didnt resurect an old thread - they start a new one on same subject - and that gets flames as well.
So basically - a noob is NOT allowed to discuss 'old' topics - hmmm, pitty.
edited:
So Basically - NO ONE is allowed to discuss 'old topics'....
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My position is...
the *old threads* are there arent they?... so wtf is wrong with anyone participating - even if its a year later. The mods dont delete 'old threads' do they? - if they are there, we are free to post. period. Live with it.

If you HAVE to have ONLY NEW subjects to discuss - get IM/IRC - no one can resurect old threads in there.. Discussions based on topic and NOT TIME FRAME (*like IM/IRC) - IS THE WHOLE purpose of a forum...

So basically - I equate these remarks as over zealous, elitist and 'clicky' - not to mention the loss of my respect (not that it matters) as the DATES are clearly marked - (lazy? we all CAN read its orignal post date - right? - not to mention - you dont HAVE to look at ANY thread you dont want to.)

So...
'welcome noob - post away on as old of threads as you see fit - pay no attention to the forum nazi's

'

TheBlackCat · Oct 21, 2006, 06:12 PM

I have no problem with people resurrecting new topics if they have something worthwhile to contribute. But posts that amount to "me too" or posts on issues that are no longer even relevant due to them being on current events that are no longer current does annoy me.

Robert McClelland · Oct 21, 2006, 08:49 PM

Maybe topics are getting to boring lol hey I think this my first post in flame war zone not sure lol So I'm newbie to this forums lol

Maddogg6 · Oct 21, 2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert McClelland

Maybe topics are getting to boring lol hey I think this my first post in flame war zone not sure lol So I'm newbie to this forums lol

Welcome FWZ noob...

I dunno... the whole point of listing topics is so you can choose the ones you have an interest in. And you can see the original post date right there too.
If its an old subject - simply - dont click on that topic. Pretty simple IMO

eh...

Robert McClelland · Oct 21, 2006, 11:54 PM

Thanks I'm not that kind of guy that flames someone

:P

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Oct 22, 2006, 12:23 AM

Sorry for the noob question guys but my fan died on my 8500pro

CDsDontBurn · Oct 22, 2006, 01:12 AM

i'll sell you my fan that is on my 7500

. if it doesn't fit, make it fit

.

umm.....as to old threads and stuff of that sortwhat is the oldest thread here on DH? anybody know other than zardon or craig?

SFOSOK · Oct 22, 2006, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbytomorow

Sorry for the noob question guys but my fan died on my 8500pro

Give it some head and it will be workin in no time

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Oct 22, 2006, 04:36 AM

Too bad no one has ever said "just add water"

*rubs hands together*

NUCLEARWINTER · Dec 15, 2006, 08:32 PM

i want the VERY first thread on DRIVERHEAVEN to be located and opened back up and lets all post in it for (even though i wasn't around then) nostalgia.
i don't think that someone should be ridiculed for posting in an ancient thread. but as others have said...at least bring something to the table. something relavent.

josh2thad · Dec 15, 2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NUCLEARWINTER

i want the VERY first thread on DRIVERHEAVEN to be located and opened back up and lets all post in it for (even though i wasn't around then) nostalgia.
i don't think that someone should be ridiculed for posting in an ancient thread. but as others have said...at least bring something to the table. something relavent.

Yup

SFOSOK · Dec 16, 2006, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Give it some head and it will be workin in no time

Damn! Did I really say that?

NUCLEARWINTER · Dec 16, 2006, 09:38 AM

yessir, u did