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[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by lnfletcher

I don’t understand the “newbie” point. It was mentioned it was an old thread and it’s not like the site is being overloaded with messages nowadays.

#3: you sometimes forget to look at the date of the last post in a thread you are interested in. You click on the reply/respond button and inadvertently resurrect threads that are 5-15 years old. Most with outdated information, or asking for information from a specific end user, who may no longer be on the site, or in a worst case scenario, has passed away.

Sometimes, to bring up an old thread, hoping the OP or one of the participants will chime in, instead of starting a new, fresh thread, can be emotionally painful for some of the forum members, when they are then reminded of that members death.

That is the point I was making.

Bill S.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

... or in a worst case scenario, has passed away.

Ehhhh, all things considered I think members who have passed away still make the best posts.

[xb-60]

I do still miss Rick - he was a very knowledgable and helpful bloke. His name still comes up every now and then, indicating his 'continuing' contribution.
In wcampbell's defence, he did join the forum in 2004, well before me.
Don't let us deter you, Wayne

Cheers!
Glen