|
|
Post by Munin on Aug 31, 2007 9:29:27 GMT -5
While Xaos makes a very cogent point about the revival of dead threads, it should be noted that Veritas did actually add useful information to this thread (pointing out the price differences/ordering timelines). I don't really have a problem with minor thread necromancy in that case. Had he not made any useful contribution (you know what I'm talking about - the "d00d l-olz! awsum gloves!" type posts we so often see in dead threads) I'd have been first in line to lambaste him for being an idiot. As this was not the case, this particular instance of thread necromancy is worth letting slide.
|
|
|
|
Post by veritas on Aug 31, 2007 9:44:00 GMT -5
While Xaos makes a very cogent point about the revival of dead threads, it should be noted that Veritas did actually add useful information to this thread (pointing out the price differences/ordering timelines). I don't really have a problem with minor thread necromancy in that case. Had he not made any useful contribution (you know what I'm talking about - the "d00d l-olz! awsum gloves!" type posts we so often see in dead threads) I'd have been first in line to lambaste him for being an idiot. As this was not the case, this particular instance of thread necromancy is worth letting slide. I appreciate the understanding. The thing about forums in this instance is you set a double-standard. If I post in a dead thread, I'm wrong. If I create a new topic, I get told "SEARCH NOOB! There's already a thread for that." Just trying to be helpful without stepping on anyones' toes. |
|
|
|
Post by Munin on Aug 31, 2007 10:07:37 GMT -5
For what it's worth, we usually only tell people to "SEARCH NOOB!" if they're asking a question (which is usually a lame question that's been discussed a million times). Offering information or contributing experience is much more highly regarded on MiA, largely because so few people seem to be willing to do it well.
|
|
