Quick noob question

[Graphite]

Just wanted to clarify, whats the rule with bumping old threads?
Is it not preferred and that one should rather open a new one or it is allowed if there is a genuine concern?

[pi]

There isn't a fixed rule, but like for some threads (such as the actuary thread which gets a bump every 6 months or so) it's fine, because it is essentially the same info etc.

When in doubt just make a new thread

[brenden]

Just wanted to clarify, whats the rule with bumping old threads?
Is it not preferred and that one should rather open a new one or it is allowed if there is a genuine concern?

You should probably learn towards making a new thread unless you have some mindblowing information for a niche topic. If a thread hasn't been posted in for a year, just make a new thread. If you stumble across one that's perhaps a week and a half old and you have a valuable contribution, just post it. If it's a question just best to make a new thread. And if it's a contribution to something, think to yourself "Would the people that will read this give a fuck about my post?" and if the answer is no....


What Pi said.

[Graphite]

Ok, coz some forums really hate people starting new redundant threads. Thanks for clarification.