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Why close old threads?

Discussion in 'Site Comments & Suggestions' started by sheerLuck, 2009/02/13.

  1. 2009/02/13
    sheerLuck

    sheerLuck Guest Thread Starter

    I read that you do this, but it doesn't make sense to me. I found the resolution to an issue, but I wanted to add that the link mentioned in the thread doesn't work - and that I'd located the needed file elsewhere. Doesn't make sense to me to start a new thread just for that...

    Thanks for having thes forums, anyway !
     
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  2. 2009/02/13
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi sheerLuck. Welcome to Windowsbbs! :)

    From the FAQ,

    We think it is best to close threads that are over 3 months old. If you have a problem, and you see it addressed in one of those older (and closed) threads, and the solutions don’t apply to you, start a new thread. You should even mention in your post (with a link to the old thread) that you already tried the solutions offered, but that they didn’t work.
     
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  4. 2009/02/14
    Admin.

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    You can use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page, explain why you want a thread re-opened & give the link to the thread & one of us will re-open it for you.

    We close old threads because people will state new problems on threads that are (even years) old & may contain information that is no longer relevant.
     
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