Zombie Threads...what harm do they do???

[Poohlove]

With respect to the zombie threads, is it really hurting anybody or anything when they come back around. I would think sometimes it's because someone searched for something specific that is relevant to them and they could also benefit from new input from current, active posters. I'm just curious about what it is that makes people feel the need to make a big deal about it? I'm not flaming anyone, honestly, I'm just curious about why it's necessary to call out the age of the thread?

As others have pointed out and I agree it seems that conversation has been a little flat lately, the "zombie" threads may bring some fresh conversation in their own way.

 

[Kitty 34]

With respect to the zombie threads, is it really hurting anybody or anything when they come back around. I would think sometimes it's because someone searched for something specific that is relevant to them and they could also benefit from new input from current, active posters. I'm just curious about what it is that makes people feel the need to make a big deal about it? I'm not flaming anyone, honestly, I'm just curious about why it's necessary to call out the age of the thread?

As others have pointed out and I agree it seems that conversation has been a little flat lately, the "zombie" threads may bring some fresh conversation in their own way.

I can kind of see where you're coming from Poohlove but I think what gets some of us (yes, me) is that we might have already "addressed" the issue of the thread years ago. And for me seeing past posters for a second I get all excited that they might be back......and they're not.

 

[kimblebee]

There's no harm. I just think certain people can't resist pointing out that it's a zombie thread.

I always check the date of a long thread that suddenly appears so I don't pay attention to the info..it may be outdated, wrong, blah blah blah.

The boards are very boring lately so a heated zombie thread would be welcome. Come on thirteen year old in a stroller!!

 

[Disneylover99]

No harm at all! I love a good zombie thread!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm just curious about what it is that makes people feel the need to make a big deal about it?

As others have pointed out and I agree it seems that conversation has been a little flat lately, the "zombie" threads may bring some fresh conversation in their own way.

 

[mousehockey37]

To me, it's the thing that this might be someone trying to up their post count. Or they're trying to make something out of nothing that changed long ago.

There's also been times where if you don't look close, you could very easily NOT see that the thread about whatever is years old and now a rumor gets started again over something that's already been done for years.

 

[Poohlove]

I can kind of see where you're coming from Poohlove but I think what gets some of us (yes, me) is that we might have already "addressed" the issue of the thread years ago. And for me seeing past posters for a second I get all excited that they might be back......and they're not.

What if it's a new thread about a topic you posted on years ago?

I do wish people would follow up with updates and their situations. People get invested when they try to help and when the OP doesn't update it always leaves me curious.

 

[jevs]

There is nothing wrong with zombie threads. There is also nothing wrong with pointing out they are zombie threads.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

To me, it's the thing that this might be someone trying to up their post count.

I never thought about this... curious... why would this bother anyone?

 

[mousehockey37]

I never thought about this... curious... why would this bother anyone?

Well, it's not like we don't have current things for them to get involved in. Also, more times than not, it's one of the oddest threads that someone will find too.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Well, it's not like we don't have current things for them to get involved in. Also, more times than not, it's one of the oddest threads that someone will find too.

I guess I haven't paid enough attention to notice much of this.

 

[mjkacmom]

I get annoyed when I see someone post a well written, well thought out response to someone who posted years ago, not knowing it's a zombie.Also, n/a to this board, but others, information is no longer accurate (policies, prices), and some who don't read all the way through end up being misinformed.

 

[Poohlove]

Odd is a relative term and differs from one person to another. I have never thought about someone using an old thread to up their post count, maybe that thread would be what interested them as opposed to some of the current topics.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I get annoyed when I see someone post a well written, well thought out response to someone who posted years ago, not knowing it's a zombie.

I think that I have done that once or twice!

 

[Poohlove]

There is nothing wrong with zombie threads. There is also nothing wrong with pointing out they are zombie threads.

I agree it isn't wrong to point it out but the wording sometimes gives me a visual of someone pointing and yelling "zombie thread" lol

 

[Mizzoufan]

I get annoyed taking the time and effort to type out a response to a 10 year old post only to find out someone usually a newbie has bumped it for no good reason. The blame partly falls on me for not noticing the date of the post.

 

[Poohlove]

The "newbie" bumping for no good reason is probably laughing maniacally knowing full well they are making someone crazy

 

[georgina]

I find it annoying to waste my time on something that was surely resolved years ago. If you want information start a new thread!

 

[Poohlove]

I find it annoying to waste my time on something that was surely resolved years ago. If you want information start a new thread!

Since it annoys you do you comment on that particular thread or do you move on?

Why start a new thread when there is an old one to add on to? A lot of times threads start as one thing and end up something completely different.

 

[jevs]

There's no harm. I just think certain people can't resist pointing out that it's a zombie thread.

I always check the date of a long thread that suddenly appears so I don't pay attention to the info..it may be outdated, wrong, blah blah blah.

The boards are very boring lately so a heated zombie thread would be welcome. Come on thirteen year old in a stroller!!

I must admit I'm a little confused about older kids being in strollers without any kind of type of medical reason for doing so.

The only reason I can think of people doing it is to cart around all the snacks they bring into the parks to save money, in particular hotdogs precooked in the hotel coffee pot. Or toasted sandwiches made with the iron.

It could also be handy for a quick get away in the crowds at closing time.

Actually, I'm starting to see the benefits of older kids in strollers now.