MikeEM Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I use the google method for doing ARC searches (site:arcforums.com or arcair.com + search criteria) and it works well, but it got me wondering if there are there any rules here against creating new threads on repetitive subjects or bringing old topics to the top? I know on some forums, long-time members either dislike new threads on widely discussed and pre-existing topics or dislike resurrecting old threads. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Mike, sometimes the search is hit or miss on here so, ask away on a new thread if you can't find what you need ... Someone else may have a thread of the topic you seek saved and can post a link for you ... As far as bumping older threads back up, go for it, sometimes other members may have missed it the first go around also ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenlilly106 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Personally, I'd say that if the old thread hasn't been active in at least 3 months then you'd be ok in starting a new thread, although it would be preferred if a link to the old one was in the new post so anyone can read the backstory. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Personally, I'd say that if the old thread hasn't been active in at least 3 months then you'd be ok in starting a new thread, although it would be preferred if a link to the old one was in the new post so anyone can read the backstory.Ken Provided of course that you're aware of the old one being there. I'd say ask whatever you need to ask. If somebody gets upset at you over something so trivial as that, then they're not worth your time anyhow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Animal Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Absolutely A-OK, if the thread is an old "dead" build-thread that has suddenly been re-animated. Case-in point, several of my slow as molasses builds which haven't gone anywhere in recent memory due to several moves...and no space at the moment. :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mola Ram Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I know on some forums, long-time members either dislike new threads on widely discussed and pre-existing topics or dislike resurrecting old threads. I would rip out their hearts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian lanc Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've searched many a time on ARC and found some brilliant pictures/articles long forgotten which i would reply to but dern't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've searched many a time on ARC and found some brilliant pictures/articles long forgotten which i would reply to but dern't I DARE and do it all the time ! HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Starting new threads about previosuly asked topics is just fine here on ARC. We're a pretty relaxed bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I DARE and do it all the time !HOLMES <_< OOH NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO Holmes is causing trouble again.... ROFL :rofl: Hey Holmes, I quadruple dog dare ya! Edited February 18, 2011 by jimz66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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