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> OT: Why are all these old threads surfacing, .....without any useful commentary?
7TPorsh
post Apr 17 2014, 11:02 AM
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I start reading something and realize it's 6 years old. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

And all the current, relevant thread are pushing down the page.
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post Apr 17 2014, 11:12 AM
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There is a new guy on the board
he is digging through interesting old things and commenting
(unfortunately... so many of the old thread originators are gone)

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post Apr 17 2014, 11:19 AM
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Just hope he isn't looking for a deal on a new leaf blower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 17 2014, 11:27 AM
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I think Naugahyde or dingle balls
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post Apr 17 2014, 11:36 AM
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What is old and hashed to you, maybe new and interesting to others.

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post Apr 17 2014, 11:54 AM
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In five years, this thread will be funny.
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post Apr 17 2014, 12:02 PM
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It's funny either way you look at it.

We bitch at people to search before starting a new thread to ask a question...

...and bitch at them for digging up old threads instead of starting new one.

It's a no-win situation any way you look at it.

On the other boards I own, we have a 75-post rule before you can sell anything. You'll see all kinds of stupid posts from people when they're trying to 'ramp up' to get enough to post int he classifieds.
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post Apr 17 2014, 02:47 PM
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I'm enjoying seeing the old stuff because it is useful for us novices (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 17 2014, 02:52 PM
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As a forum n00b, I've found these older threads interesting. Kind of weird and jarring to look at a post date and see that the post is 4 years old, but it's not like it's printed on a clay tablet or something.

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post Apr 17 2014, 02:59 PM
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I just noticed I replied to one.....Guilty as charged! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Apr 17 2014, 06:02 PM
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Someone figured out how to use the "Search" button!
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post Apr 17 2014, 06:47 PM
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Sir Andy is "learning how to build" a 914 again. LOL

Seriously, being able to research the historic threads provides us a great asset without having to ask via a new thread. We are not building thread history to satisfy our "egos" but we are doing important research in support and for our cars.

I have recently been doing research on the 914-sizer regarding wiring and related connections. Why is this important? My car was stolen last year while moving to Grants Pass, OR and I am having to go through the trials and tribulations of rebuilding the wiring harness. The harness was cut up and if you have to rebuild a wiring harness wire by wire in your head in order to get the cut portions correctly installed you will totally understand why we have and need access to these threads.

Old threads are also very informational.

Oh, HELL!! Broad your mind and think of others and their needs and not being a little inconvenienced by running into historic threads. Always check the dates before opening them.

I have a few years left of being involved with the 914 and want to have access to threads without hassle.

These are my "72 year old thoughts".

Steve
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post Apr 17 2014, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 17 2014, 02:02 PM) *

It's funny either way you look at it.

We bitch at people to search before starting a new thread to ask a question...

...and bitch at them for digging up old threads instead of starting new one.

It's a no-win situation any way you look at it.

On the other boards I own, we have a 75-post rule before you can sell anything. You'll see all kinds of stupid posts from people when they're trying to 'ramp up' to get enough to post int he classifieds.

No we, just Gary
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post Apr 17 2014, 09:48 PM
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I have received most of the help I needed to get my car little by little to a better place,,, its still waiting for a tank of gas and a trip out of my garage though, any way the very car we all love is old so old threads sound right and an amazing lot of great info for a novice as I.
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post Apr 18 2014, 03:28 AM
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I like seeing that old stuff again because i forgot it all since then!
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post Apr 18 2014, 09:04 AM
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If it bothers anyone to be reading old threads, do what I do. I have gotten in to the habit of clicking on the icon that takes me to the most recent unread post. That saves me from starting at the beginning of a thread. It's especially usefull once I realize the thread is many years old.
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post Apr 18 2014, 11:57 AM
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I am not complaining about old threads. Only when there is a silly comment at the end of it. This forum is fun because all the threads are current. Current people. Current projects. Search is great. Find the old thread and learn. Post a question if you need to. Then move on. That's all. Peace out.
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post Apr 18 2014, 01:21 PM
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I agree. A useless comment on an ancient thread should stay in your head, it only wastes others time and internet bandwidth.
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post Apr 18 2014, 02:54 PM
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I bumped my thread to report that I've actually driven my car again.

Is it not noteworthy to point out it isn't on jackstands?

Okay, so it's on the hoist again right now... but I DROVE it there. :-)
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post Apr 18 2014, 03:42 PM
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Right. But who is responsible for driving all these pickles up you know where?!?

Holy uptight Batman.

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