Is it really always so horrible? Surely there are threads that may have terminated long ago but that a new poster might have a fresh opinion on.

I would say it depends on the reason, we are advised to post in existing threads. I have only seen complaints when someone is trolling or spamming. So far, nobody has told me that I am a "Horrible Necromancer"...

 

 

 

III. Posting New Threads

 

 

Use the Search Function

Before you post a thread, use the search function to see if anyone else has posted the same topic. It's better to post in an existing thread than to start a new one.

From Science Forums Etiquette: -> http://www.scienceforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8730

just use your own judgement, it would pointless posting in a thread "Will we ever catch saddam" or who will win the 2000 World Cup!

 

there`s no Law against bringing back an old thread if the new data has merit

there`s no Law against bringing back an old thread if the new data has merit

That. Bringing up old threads when you have nothing to say, is really annoying though.

Bringing up old threads when you have nothing to say, is really annoying though.

The worst is when the Necromancer meets the Post Whore and you get old threads with new comments like, "I agree" "LOL" and "Looks good".

 

There is a special level of Hell for those people, the same one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre. *

 

 

 

 

* Thanks, Sheppard!

* Thanks, Sheppard!

/me sighs disapprovingly.

/me sighs disapprovingly.

Mea culpa, and apologies to Shepherd Book and the tree who stands vigilant watch over him.

You know what someone needs to do in about 6 months? Necromance this thread.

You know what someone needs to do in about 6 months? Necromance this thread.

Nice.

You know what someone needs to do in about 6 months? Necromance this thread.

 

 

I'll have you know that I have a very, very good memory

Necromancy?

What if there is an old thread that is closed and someone has a fresh opinion on? What should they do in that case?

What if there is an old thread that is closed and someone has a fresh opinion on? What should they do in that case?

 

3rd post...

 

there`s no Law against bringing back an old thread if the new data has merit

3rd post...

 

But Physia wants to know about CLOSED old threads. I doubt (s)he has the ability to open threads after they've been closed.

But Physia wants to know about CLOSED old threads. I doubt (s)he has the ability to open threads after they've been closed.

 

Oops, missed that. Perhaps a mod can answer that one.

it can be requested that it be re-opened if the new post is submitted priorly to a member of staff and a sufficient reason is provided Why this new post should be added.

 

Bribes are not Unacceptable either, but I didn`t say that

Oops, missed that. Perhaps a mod can answer that one.

I might open an old closed thread for Physia if (s)he reduced the type size in her signature. I dislike being distracted by disturbing displays (sorry if it seems like I'm dissing you).

I might open an old closed thread for Physia if (s)he reduced the type size in her signature. I dislike being distracted by disturbing displays (sorry if it seems like I'm dissing you).

 

Answers my question well enough.

 

Thank you.

Tee hee

Tee hee

 

So does this new information have merit or do we lynch him?

So does this new information have merit or do we lynch him?

Just cover him with salt.

Just cover him with salt.

Not nearly severe enough for necromancing a thread on necromancy.

What's necromancy?

What's necromancy?

 

 

Talking to / Raising the dead. In this respect then it's pertaining to the resurection of a 'dead' thread not posted in for a long time.

*replaces bait and casts another line*

 

I think Snail said it best