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Why Do We Bump Old Threads When the Question Has Long Been Answered??

by johnben1444
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I have come across a lot of threads that were from 2010 or far beyond been bumped by members who do not care to know that the person has probably become master of the game, got his questions answered or not even actively here anymore.

Is there any point giving answers to issues that have been resolved?

Am also guilty of this but become embarrassed after i stumbled across the date of an old thread i was actively giving answers to.

I think we should look before we leap, always check the date before partaking in a conversation.

There is no point showing a guy the road to McDonald when he has been there times without number.
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    There are about 1,000 of the same questions asked and answers. People will continue to ask the same questions over and over. There is no need to even worry about this.
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  • Profile picture of the author theory expert
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    They simply don't pay attention to the threads they bump.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
    Exactly and agreed with you..

    It's far better to ask questions already answered because we will all assume that this people don't know that such questions have been answered or don't know how to go about filtering it out. But for the ones that deliberately give answers to outdated post where the thread owner has been banned, stopped been active, become professional, go else where, it's absurd.
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      The reason alot get bumped is some one tries to either spam the form or promote their Signature Link.Either way is annoying,

      What seems to happen some one posts a legmit response to the thread and it stays towards the top for awhile longer. Best ones are usually a problem that is six months or older. If the OP still has the problem, they really have bigger issues.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by johnben1444 View Post

      But for the ones that deliberately give answers to outdated post where the thread owner has been banned, stopped been active, become professional, go else where, it's absurd.
      I agree with you completely.

      Unfortunately, however, I suspect that the main two reasons people do that are (a) that they've been looking for threads in which they can show their signature-file, and/or (b) they've found the thread with some sort of search (either inside or outside the forum).

      In either case, they don't check the date on the original post, and just reply.

      Others then see it as an "active thread" (because, in many cases, the immediately previous post - even if it's one that's on its way to deletion when a moderator finds a "report" in the moderation queue - has actually been made very recently).

      So it's all part and parcel of "replying without reading the thread", really.

      And the culprits are therefore - almost by definition - mostly people unlikely to see threads like this one, and do anything about it.

      I do agree with you, though.
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        I don't have an answer to the question right now but plan to respond in August 2015

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      • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        I agree with you completely.

        Unfortunately, however, I suspect that the main two reasons people do that are (a) that they've been looking for threads in which they can show their signature-file, and/or (b) they've found the thread with some sort of search (either inside or outside the forum).
        Agreed..but in the midst of plenty new threads i see no reason.

        You can even start a worthy thread and watch it BURN.

        No doubt, after a bump and it get's in the NEW POST or top page of the related forum section, a lot of people see it as new because it doesn't occur to them to check the date and see if it's still worthy of replying.
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    it annoys me too, seeing the same old threads over and over.
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    LOL, perhaps we need to elongate this thread to 12/12/12 for future posters.
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    • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
      I think a lot of those posts are from spam bots, which search for threads that contain certain keywords (regardless of how old they are). Lately, it seems like every other thread has at least one completely meaningless, generic reply in it. Something like...

      I do not know the answer to your question, but thank you for your information!

      I've also noticed an increasing trend of spam bots starting threads asking a question, where the content of their post has been copied word-for-word from other forums (so that it actually looks like a legitimate post). And then a bunch of people will answer their question, not realizing they are talking to a bot that will never reply back to the thread, lol.

      So... I think that explains a lot of the nonsense.
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    Part of the problem is some people need to be heard even if they have nothing to say.
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    • Profile picture of the author salegurus
      Originally Posted by SeoDemon View Post

      it annoys me too, seeing the same old threads over and over.
      Wait until you've been here a while longer

      To OP:

      The reasons old threads are resurrected have been listed, i have been guilty myself of replying eagerly to a thread only to notice afterwards that it was months or even years old. There are of course miscreants who do it purposely for what ever reason.
      One solution is to maybe auto lock threads older than X days?

      Also, with a forum this big there are dozens of new members joining daily.
      Most of them will not take the time to look around, read forum rules, use the search function to find answers to their questions. (which have been answered 1000 times before)

      Everyone here was new at one time or another, maybe some used more common sense or actually did some research before asking daft questions.

      In the end there's not much you can do about it except let it go.
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      • Profile picture of the author MP80
        LOL!

        People are constantly told here: 'Use the search feature. This question has already been answered many times.'

        Then, when they do, they are expected not to make comments, or ask any further questions about it?

        So.. Be not seen, and not heard, right? :confused:

        Many of the pages are probably found via google, before the user logs in to clarify something. If this isn't allowed, then perhaps we should lock old threads, or delete/de-index them?

        Personally, I don't see a problem with updating/keeping them fresh. Things change all the time; for example, an old thread talking about using PLR on kindle should probably be updated, rather than left sitting around, unchallenged. The information is for the benefit of all who read it, not just the OP, so it is irrelevant if they are still part of the conversation, or not imo.

        Plus, there are moderators here, and the report button, for when it is time to lay a thread/comment to rest.

        If this 'problem' is bothering anybody in a big way, then perhaps they are spending way too much time here. :p
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      • Profile picture of the author MP80
        Originally Posted by salegurus View Post

        Everyone here was new at one time or another, maybe some used more common sense or actually did some research before asking daft questions.
        Lol, so true.. We all make mistakes. When I made my first couple of posts here, I didn't even realise that the thread was getting 'bumped' somewhere. I simply found what I was looking for in google, logged in, and commented/asked a question.

        I'm sure at the time someone was sitting there going 'Why is this guy bumping all of these old threads... Who the hell does he think he is?' lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adie
    Some possible reasons.

    1. People just deliberately post to increase post count

    2. Some people use the search function to find some specific threads and when they find it, they just post without checking the date. People who are looking for some specific things don't mind the age of the thread if they have something important to ask under that thread.
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  • Profile picture of the author Black Hat Cat
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    Originally Posted by johnben1444 View Post

    I have come across a lot of threads that were from 2010 or far beyond been bumped by members who do not care to know that the person has probably become master of the game, got his questions answered or not even actively here anymore.

    Is there any point giving answers to issues that have been resolved?

    Am also guilty of this but become embarrassed after i stumbled across the date of an old thread i was actively giving answers to.

    I think we should look before we leap, always check the date before partaking in a conversation.

    There is no point showing a guy the road to McDonald when he has been there times without number.
    While the original poster may now know the road to McDonalds, that doesn't mean there aren't others who don't know the way but would like to.

    Never really understood all the concern with bumped threads. If they are relevant threads bumped by legitimate posts, what's the big deal? Much ado about nothing methinks.
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    • Profile picture of the author cjreynolds
      Originally Posted by Black Hat Cat View Post

      While the original poster may now know the road to McDonalds, that doesn't mean there aren't others who don't know the way but would like to.

      Never really understood all the concern with bumped threads. If they are relevant threads bumped by legitimate posts, what's the big deal? Much ado about nothing methinks.
      I agree with you - If the topic is still relevant and you have something original to add, why not? It's not like a phone conversation where the originator has to remain in the conversation - he can be long-gone and others can still benefit. More like a conference call...
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Some people answer old threads because it takes them a really, really, really long time to think up their answer.
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  • Profile picture of the author DesmondTan
    i think it is not allowed on this forum to bump old dated threads, i heard you could get banned for that.
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  • Profile picture of the author shane_k
    I agree with others

    there is a constant flow of new people coming onto this site, and some of them might not look at the date of the posts.

    And those post that are old to you are new to someone else. Those people might have a question that wasn't answered. And yes they could just start a new thread but not everyone is going to do that.

    Or it could be that someone wants to add new information because things have changed.

    But if it really bothers you that much, then don't read those old posts. No one is making you.
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    • Profile picture of the author cjreynolds
      I've learned a lot from old posts that happened to be bumped and brought to my attention, just when I needed them. Sometimes it's old info, but when it gets bumped, often warriors will re-visit the thread and update it w/new info.
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  • Profile picture of the author Morten V
    I agree with most that's been said already, but if an old thread is what solves the problem for a member and stops him from making a new thread based on the same question, then I have nothing against it.

    To throw an answer into a old thread despite the question has been answered already is not ok, but then again, what can we do about it other than make a new thread and discuss it.

    It will continue to happen as long as WF is active.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    Make a new thread on an already-asked question? Shame on you! You should use the search button.

    Use the search button and ask for clarification? Shame on you! You should have started a new thread.

    BUT...to complain about any of these behaviors? Shame on you! You're wasting time whining about behaviors that aren't going to change. How can they when there's such a catch-22?

    What it really comes down to is the content of the post, not whether or not it's made in a new or old thread. If a post adds value to a discussion, then who cares how old it is?

    To those offering solutions...Is this REALLY that big of a problem that we have to implement some new rule or feature? Lighten up, you'll live longer.

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      When I see this I think someone is simply trying to promote their signature. I normally only reply to messages that are on the first page.
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