I say just add to the existing thread. That will save people from having to repeat themselves.
I've been trying to figure out what to do about old threads on here. There are many cool ones where discussion ended before I joined on.
If I find one of these threads, I have two options:
- Start my own version of the thread and if I'm lucky, nobody will say "We already discussed this. Learn how to use the search function."
- Add my 2 cents on the existing thread and hope nobody complains about how I'm resurrecting a dead thread.
Which do you guys and girls prefer? There's a lot of neat stuff on here that was before my time, but only a portion of that really falls under the read-only category (i.e. reference threads to learn about stuff).
Just continuing to try to play friendly...
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
I say just add to the existing thread. That will save people from having to repeat themselves.
Patrick
Same here. I have no problem with old threads being revived.
Bring 'em back, I say! No sense in starting another thread if one is already around.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
I'm glad you asked this question, Eric. I was just thinking the same thing recently because I have posted on a couple resurrected threads. I have only been around a few months ( as a registered member anyway). I often read the old threads but try resist the urge to post on them. I have been to less friendly forums where they get rude about reffering you to old threads,but then get irritated with resurrections too. I don't see that attitude here but I would like to know what other active and long term members think. I too would like to know what is prefered here.
LeadedEL84
Well, reaction seems pretty uniform so far. I'll give it some more time and let everyone weigh in.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Originally Posted by hubberjubOriginally Posted by hubberjub
Really, when threads get revived it's sort of like the conversation never ended. I kind of like seeing them come back because there is often some useful information in them.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
I get a bit amused when the last action in the thread was over a year ago, but I also think if the new addition is interesting that the age of the previous thread does not make much difference. This place is much more lenient than others tho.
Guitars: 2002 Les Paul Studio Limited Color's Edition | 2004 Greg Bennett Avion Les Paul Copy | S101 Telecaster project | 2004 Washburn D46 Acoustic
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There are gaps in my time here at The Fret where I didn't log in for a while, due to work or other obligations, so resurrecting old threads is a good thing.
I've been able to see some stuff that I had previously missed! I think it's also cool to see what others have written in the past, just to see if preferences/opinions have changed over time.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
It seems to me that resurrecting old threads is the way to go. It's kind of like recycling; instead of throwing out the old one, you re-use it. Just my two cents.
-Sean
Guitars: Lots.
Amphs: More than last year.
Pedals: Many, although I go straight from guitar to amp more often lately.
I argree on the old thread resurrection approach. Probably no surprise there as I've done it myself in the last week.
My opinion is that these things are a resource of information. Being able to add to or ask about that info is invaluable.
I appreciate your diplomatic approach, Eric. I tend to ask for forgiveness rather than permission...not always the right approach.
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I don't search the site hardly ever for old threads.
I have need to know something I'll start a new thread but that is just who I am.
Maxi...................
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Guitars: 2010 American Special HSS Strat, 2010 CIC Squire CV ThinLine Tele, & 2006 MIM FSR Strat.
Basses: 1979 Peavey T-40, 2007 Ibanez SR 500, 2013 Ibanez SR375F, 2013 CIJ Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee VI, & 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee Metro V
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Just think...someday...this will be an old thread.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
When this is an old thread I'm going to post on it and say I hate it when people revive old threads. Just to mess with the newbies.Originally Posted by Spudman
LeadedEL84
Ressurect them. Rather than disjointed pieces of conversation, searching and reviving old ones is more efficient, and more useful, from a group point of view.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
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To me there's so much stuff there already that I've missed so reviving an Old thread is not a bad thing, it just need some strength to read the 20 pages
Guitars:
1978 Fender Telecaster Thinline Custom USA, New Nash TL-72 Thinline Telecaster, 1965 Harmony Meteor, H71, 1986 Fender Telecaster Esquire MIJ, New Martin J-41 Special, 1933 National Duolian, 1941, New Eastwood Mandocaster 12 strings
Amps:
Tweed Vibrolux Custom Denis Manlay, 1976 Fender Deluxe Reverb Silverface
it is going on in other boards too,just shows members are looking at threads past instead of starting new ones asking something asked and answered before.yes it is good in that respect.Originally Posted by Jipes
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Amph's Original Roland Cube 15,Drive 30 w/spring reverb
Yes I have no problem with thread resurrection.
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Resurrecting old threads and starting new ones on subjects previously discussed each have their good points. To suggest using the search function because you think there's a thread out there that may answer someone's newly posted question is cool. Being rude to someone isn't.