Where are the forum rules please?

[Necrofumbler]

Where are the forum rules please? I can't seem to locate them. Thanks!

 

[Echohawk]

Where are the forum rules please? I can't seem to locate them. Thanks!

There's a Terms and rules link at the bottom right of every page.

 

[Necrofumbler]

Thanks a lot!

However, I see no guideline there about the thread necroing protocol.

i.e. How long before posting to an old thread is considered "bad"? Weeks?Months? Years? Forever?

Thanks again.

 

[Azzy]

Thanks a lot!

However, I see no guideline there about the thread necroing protocol.

i.e. How long before posting to an old thread is considered "bad"? Weeks?Months? Years? Forever?

Thanks again.

There are no rules about necroing. Occasionally we see threads from over 10 years ago pop to top. Some people find it annoying, others humorous, others are indifferent.

 

[Tonguez]

Thanks a lot!

However, I see no guideline there about the thread necroing protocol.c,

i.e. How long before posting to an old thread is considered "bad"? Weeks?Months? Years? Forever?

Thanks again.

if you think its relevant and on topic, then go for it, I’ve been amused when I reply to a thread and then read back and discover I replied to the same thread 10 years before.
i have learnt to check dates now

 

[EzekielRaiden]

Thanks a lot!

However, I see no guideline there about the thread necroing protocol.

i.e. How long before posting to an old thread is considered "bad"? Weeks?Months? Years? Forever?

Thanks again.

It is preferred that you don't, but AIUI it isn't strictly against the rules, so long as you actually contribute something to the conversation.

As a general rule of thumb, at least for my own posting, I assume that if nothing new has been said in the past 6 months, it's probably a dead thread and it would be better to start a new one. Doesn't mean I always follow it, I've been caught by surprise in the past, but when I'm cognizant, that's roughly what I adhere to.

 

[Necrofumbler]

Yeah necroing posts is kinda a bad habit of mine, somewhat a lot more in control nowadays than say 10 years ago, but I'm still trying to reduce it even more. Gimme another 10 years?

Maybe my new 'Necrofumbler' username (awaiting moderator approval) will help me keep that bad habit more in mind. I hope.

 

[SkidAce]

You joined in 2017, and your post history is from today, it looks like you necro'ed yourself, lol.

 

[Umbran]

There is no rule, per se. However, a couple of things to note:

1) A lot of spammers necro threads, because the are picking threads mostly at random. Don't make yourself look like a spammer.

2) Don't expect, or act like you are owed, replies from old posts.

3) The "forum list" view in the Community menu is chronological. If you start there, you are unlikely to necro a thread.

4) If you find a thread from a search on a topic, just get in the habit of checking the date of the thing. Some folks respond poorly to necros simply because it is an indication that you aren't paying attention - and they find the combination of you can't be bothered to check a date, but figure folks want to hear what you have to say, to be kinda rude.

 

[Benjamin Olson]

Generally I would recommend acknowledging your own necromancy when you knowingly do it, to preempt the snarky comments of people like me (often a good opportunity to explain why you thought the thread deserves revival as well). I'm mostly pro-necromancy, I just find it funny when someone interlopes into a long dead conversation and doesn't realize it, particularly if they come in hot arguing with someone who hasn't been seen in years.

The "Similar Threads" list below whatever thread you're looking at sometimes recommends long dead threads, and I think most acts of accidental necromancy by regular visitors stem from this (most of the rest presumably have to do with someone following a google search).

You joined in 2017, and your post history is from today, it looks like you necro'ed yourself, lol.

We have a Lich in our midst!