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  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    All the time indeed.

    If technically feasible, I would recommend leaving threads in the off-topic/general discussion forum open regardless of age. They typically have nothing to do with tech support and they are sometimes successfully revived after being inactive for a lengthy period.
    Matthew, Aug 2, 2012
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  2. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,406   +16

    Glad to hear that. There is someone with one post who put his name as the subject. He was referred to a link to use for better posting, but I don't think he came back.

    It's very helpful to be able to see the subject of a thread you're working on at the top of the browser. We got a lot of "I need help" which didn't say much!

    If I see a topic with vague subject, can I zap it to someone for a change? Perhas we could set up an ongoing thread like "Please move" but maybe call it "Please change subject" instead.
    Bobbye, Aug 2, 2012
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  3. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    This would be mostly pointless in my opinion. I spend many hours a week scanning and renaming threads. I allocate a block of time most evenings to look everything over from top to bottom (doing it now as a matter of fact). If you see a major issue that needs immediate attention, feel free to report the post or message me. Otherwise, it's safe to assume someone will get to it eventually.
    Matthew, Aug 2, 2012
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  4. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,406   +16

    Forgive me Matthew- I didn't mean to criticize you. I know you do a tremendous job here and I guess you do it so smoothly, I'm not even aware of the 'before.'

    I surely didn't mean to raise so many fine points. But I have always thought threads should be closed. That was explored and overruled several years ago.

    But I try not to ever do this:
    Bobbye, Aug 2, 2012
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  5. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    No need to apologize. Agreed, certain types of threads should be closed after a certain period of inactivity. :) Hopefully Julio will have this in place soon enough.
    Matthew, Aug 2, 2012
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