If the latest post in a thread is over a year old, or the first post in the thread is over two years old, we encourage you to create a new thread, instead of replying to an existing one.
You are still allowed to revive older content, and you will not face any discipline for doing so, even if forum staff believe the revival to be incorrect.
When considering whether to reply to an older thread or to create a new one, consider:
Forum staff can use their discretion to:
You are still allowed to revive older content, and you will not face any discipline for doing so, even if forum staff believe the revival to be incorrect.
When considering whether to reply to an older thread or to create a new one, consider:
- Is the thread time sensitive (e.g. politics) or is the thread timeless?
- Would a reply cause confusion, or is it better to avoid a duplicate thread?
- If I had posted in this thread before, would I be happy to be notified of a new reply?
- Would it be better to bring in new perspectives and keep content fresh by posting a new thread?
Forum staff can use their discretion to:
- Merge your new thread with the older thread
- Split your new reply in to a separate new thread
