Automatically Close Old Threads?
I've opined in the past (in relation to searching for information before posting) that there are often new angles on old subjects. Otherwise, there would be nothing to talk about. Also, let's face it, there are new members and new bikes, and they all have problems/questions that are new to them, even though not to some of us. The "old-timers" (not talking about age here) always think they own the joint, but eventually a new crowd is going to walk in the door and you either have to step aside or join in the fun.
I have a very high tolerance level for such things. That said, I also admire curiosity and a willingness to learn. That means a willingness to do research, so reading before posting would still be my primary suggestion to any new member.
On Zombie threads, I like Monte's opinion on appropriate reasons to kick a sleeping thread. But I have a suggested alternative to continuing an old thread: Kill it. Automatically close threads that have gone without a reply for some period of time (month? year?). A new thread can spin off from it by quoting it, linking to it, or simply mentioning it, but because it's closed, no one can add to it.
[Can a closed thread be quoted or linked to? I haven't tried this?]
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