Locking of "old" threads

[n8zdogg]

If the mods of this forum are to mandate that threads older than 90 days not be commented on or resurrected, they should lock or remove them accordingly. Otherwise, forums (at least I thought) were intended for open discussion.

[TexasF355F1]

The purpose of keeping old threads around are for reference's to problems (i.e. - members using the Search function).

There really is no need for people to resurrect 2+ year old threads. As there is also need to lock all of them. It should be common sense.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by TexasF355F1

The purpose of keeping old threads around are for reference's to problems (i.e. - members using the Search function).

There really is no need for people to resurrect 2+ year old threads. As there is also need to lock all of them. It should be common sense.

EXACTLY! Thank you.
If each member would read the Community Guidelines found here:http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html there would be less instances where the Moderators would have to step in. Funny thing is , the members are SUPPOSED to read them before joining as they have to agree to abide by them as part of joining this site.
By the way, here is an excerpt from the guidelines in reference to posting in outdated threads:
POSTING IN CLOSED OR OUTDATED THREADS:
If a thread has been closed, there is probably a logical reason for it. If you feel that the reason(s) for closure of the original thread are unjustified or wish further clarification feel free to contact any member of the moderating team. However, do not start a new thread about another closed thread.

Please avoid posting or voting in outdated threads. It merely clutters up the message board and makes it more difficult for fellow members to sort through the vast amount of information contained on the boards. If you have new and important information to add regarding a past discussion, feel free to start a new thread and if need be, add a link to the original thread.

[n8zdogg]

OK - question - If i find a thread that contains info pertaining to my problem and I have a question, or if I have new info on a problem, by the community guidelines quoted above, If it is more than 90 days old, I should not "resurrect" it, nor should I start a New Thread referring to it. The logic here is a little shaky, seems kind of subjective, but maybe thats just me....
I've always had a problem with authority.

[silicon212]

The biggest reasons in my mind for it are that a lot of people sign up for the board in a hit-and-run fashion - in other words, someone asks a question and either doesn't get a reply, or does and all is good,, but the person leaves - never to return (until another question comes up). Then someone comes by and either answers the original posters' question, or asks the original poster a question of their own - such as "How did you get that to work?" when there will not be a reply. In some cases, someone as asked someone a question in response to another question - asked sometime in 2001. Do you think there will be a response? Nope, hence the clutter.

I can, myself, find one or two reasons to exempt the rule. Such as, original poster asks a question or makes a statement, then follows up later after some event. Or, posting to an old thread might bring it to the front, due to subject matter being relevant in the here-and-now.

But then, that's just me. I've always questioned authority myself - not to rebel against it, but to learn from it and perhaps offer an improvement on it (such as the subject matter of this post). I suppose that's the 'indigo' in me.