Standard Operating Procedure for Older Threads

[beans-on-toast]

Zombie threads keep coming back to pick your brain, that's their nature.

I think that if it fits, it is better to revive a zombie thread than it is to start a new one (for the nth time).

 

[beans-on-toast]

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It's hard to tell who is bowing more. They both have hunched backs.

The pope has two hands around Bobs. A sign of respect.

 

[Son of Wobble]

It's hard to tell who is bowing more. They both have hunched backs.

The pope has two hands around Bobs. A sign of respect.

Surely the Pope is thinking, "This guy penned Visions of Johanna!!"

 

[Big Hoss]

Hi, TB friends,

I'm hoping you can straighten me out on this:

I see OPs are made fun of for:

• Not searching for an older thread on the target subject before posting a new one
• Replying to an older thread

I'm sorry about being confused about this, but I'm hoping you can help.

If you search for an older thread, and then find the info you are looking for, that's good but you can't reply to it, right? Because it is older and S.O.P. is to make fun of someone for doing that, correct? I just want to make sure I lambaste when I'm supposed to.

How many days old can a thread be and it still be ok to reply to? What is the cutoff point? And why is there a "Reply" button if you are not supposed to reply?

Thanks in advance!

You have been introduced to internet forum d-baggery. Sorry you had to endure it. I admit I do tire of seeing the "which bass is best for metal" threads ad nauseum. (Whatever it is must be pointy, and black, end of discussion. J/K.) But aside from the overused cliche threads like that, the search function is somewhat useful here. Not perfect mind you, but out of the forums I have been involved in, the search here is one of the best.

On to the members bashing folks that might be lesser knowledgeable on using search, or those that use search and get lambasted for responding to older threads, well they can kiss my oversized furry backside. That is just bad form. If an old thread is relevant, then by all means, respond to it. just make sure in your post you mention that you are digging up an old thread. Some old threads just deserve to be given new life from time to time to keep things interesting anyway...

Making and discussing music really shouldn't be stressful, it should be fun, and some folks go out of their way to induce stress. and those drama queens can bug off at their earliest opportunity.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Unfortunately, some people are just nasty and like to lecture people high-handedly. If I happen to remember a specific thread, I'll throw you a bone and link to it without a lot of flack. For common subjects there may be thousands of threads, and you asking for only one nuance of them. That said, lots of really great people on TB, and most of my interactions have been nice. For the Trolls, there's always the "Ignore" button, works wonders!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

As usual, great new information to be had on Talk Bass.
leaving a bit of saliva on the ring denoted respect.

I just canceled my trip to the Vatican

 

[B-string]

I just canceled my trip to the Vatican

The devil made you do it?
What is the best saliva for Metal?

 

[Nev375]

Best way to handle this is to not give a damn what other people think about what threads you post to or what you search for.

Personally, I hope I get a chance to search for this thread and revive it ten years from now.

 

[GregT]

Zombie threads keep coming back to pick your brain, that's their nature.

I think that if it fits, it is better to revive a zombie thread than it is to start a new one (for the nth time).

Thaaaaaank youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beans-on-toast, as always, you just show good common sense.

 

[Gougedeye]

Hi, TB friends,

I'm hoping you can straighten me out on this:

I see OPs are made fun of for:

• Not searching for an older thread on the target subject before posting a new one
• Replying to an older thread

I'm sorry about being confused about this, but I'm hoping you can help.

If you search for an older thread, and then find the info you are looking for, that's good but you can't reply to it, right? Because it is older and S.O.P. is to make fun of someone for doing that, correct? I just want to make sure I lambaste when I'm supposed to.

How many days old can a thread be and it still be ok to reply to? What is the cutoff point? And why is there a "Reply" button if you are not supposed to reply?

Thanks in advance!

That is funny stuff right there! Thanks for the laugh.

 

[kcole4001]

Thaaaaaank youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beans-on-toast, as always, you just show good common sense.

Except for, you know, actually putting beans on toast...

 

[PJSim]

What ? 4 pages and not a word from the "posting in the wrong forum police" ???

 

[beans-on-toast]

Except for, you know, actually putting beans on toast...

When I was signing up, I must have tried twenty different usernames and they were all taken. Much like finding a free name today for a URL. So I went with something Beatle related.

 

[bebass]

You have been introduced to internet forum d-baggery. Sorry you had to endure it. I admit I do tire of seeing the "which bass is best for metal" threads ad nauseum. (Whatever it is must be pointy, and black, end of discussion. J/K.) But aside from the overused cliche threads like that, the search function is somewhat useful here. Not perfect mind you, but out of the forums I have been involved in, the search here is one of the best.

On to the members bashing folks that might be lesser knowledgeable on using search, or those that use search and get lambasted for responding to older threads, well they can kiss my oversized furry backside. That is just bad form. If an old thread is relevant, then by all means, respond to it. just make sure in your post you mention that you are digging up an old thread. Some old threads just deserve to be given new life from time to time to keep things interesting anyway...

Making and discussing music really shouldn't be stressful, it should be fun, and some folks go out of their way to induce stress. and those drama queens can bug off at their earliest opportunity.

Nice post.
By the way, what is the best bass for metal? Answer: A Metal Bass ha ha
I have an original Kramer metal necked bass purchased in 1976. Hung onto it for sentimental reasons. I was playing in a metal band a few years back and decided to bring it out of retirement one night. It dang near killed me hangin on to it all night - one heavy metal piece of equipment!

 

[Chris 'Wighat' Jordan]

Re zombie threads:

There are some obvious cases where it would be silly to post in an old thread. For instance the "which bass should I play at my gig tonight" thread from 2006. But other than those cases, I think it's ok to contribute to an old thread because someone may come upon that thread in a search and find your post helpful.

Re search:

I think you should probably search before you post for the more likely common questions. Sometimes this will lead to your own query becoming more focused and therefore worthy of its own thread. Other times not and maybe you can contribute to the existing thread.

 

[High Camp]

Anyway, here are some tips you may find useful:
Geting the most out of Talkbass... | TalkBass.com

 

[Feralhog]

The devil made you do it?
What is the best saliva for Metal?

What is the best metal bass for Saliva?

 

[B-string]

What is the best metal bass for Saliva?

 

[slade]

What ? 4 pages and not a word from the "posting in the wrong forum police" ???

Ironically, this thread isn't about amps or cabs, and should be in the off topic section or the lobby?

guess you missed it.

so funny, and ironic.....

 

[GregC]

Arguably, this has already happened !

Honestly, I think the majority of torts and flats mentions on TB these days are from people joking or complaining that TB is all about torts and flats.