Old posts archived

[rangur1]

This question is prompted by “already being discussed “ suggestions that pop up when someone tries to create a new post. I recently commented in a post that resurfaced 6 years later from 2018. Now, some information remains constant, but airguns, especially pcp and night vision or thermal optics are ever evolving sections. IDK , maybe AGN adds a software program that purges threads/posts after say 3 years. I’ve personally have had members respond and ask questions to posts I’ve made years ago on a gun or scope that I’ve sold years ago. Maybe a term limit on posts, will also cut down on website storage requirements. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Spartan]

I’ve seen other forums where it will specifically warn the poster that a thread is x years old and dormant and will make them acknowledge before sending it. Maybe that could be used here as well. Or maybe it already is. Don’t know, as I don’t post on very old threads. Seems to mostly be an issue with new members. Probably because they found the forum via google search for a specific problem they were having and then sign up and reply to that old thread. That’s been my working theory on it.

 

[dens228]

I disagree, enough posts, thoughts, ideas, stand the test of time to warrant keeping them. I'm on a forum that's been around for almost 30 years with 30 years worth of posts. Every once in awhile an old post is brought back up and often results in further discussion.

 

[Hold_Over]

I read through the archives often. I might react to a comment, but refrain from posting comments and bringing stuff back. I just assume if it's been dead that long only a few of us are interested. Nice it's still there though.

 

[Florida_Man]

As a person who shoots two “old” CZ200’s, I like the ability to find information that just doesn’t come around anymore. The forum is a resource for information, it’s on the reader to conduct due diligence. Deleting valuable information is a detriment to the community.

I also have new AG’s and don’t feel they have a priority over older stuff.