Why do people reply to threads 5+ years ago?

[astroNikon]

They search,
they find,
and they post
without checking when the last post date was.

Come back in 5 years to this thread ...

 

[table1349]

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There are people with odd synaptic links where that might be possible!
Some associate colors & smells, and I think I've heard of cases where numbers have associated colors too.

I'm curious as to if the people concerned have related links is nine always red for instance, or does each example have it's own unique identifications.

It's called synesthesia, however you need to re-read the text for in this case it is not possible since 9 is not a color.

 

[petrochemist]

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There are people with odd synaptic links where that might be possible!
Some associate colors & smells, and I think I've heard of cases where numbers have associated colors too.

I'm curious as to if the people concerned have related links is nine always red for instance, or does each example have it's own unique identifications.

It's called synesthesia, however you need to re-read the text for in this case it is not possible since 9 is not a color.

No I spotted that, you have to reread the last half (underlined in the quote above) of my sentence.

It may be that there has never been a case of anyone having both links between odor & color and number and color. Despite the number of times my eldest has quoted variants of your post I don't think I've ever met anyone with synesthesia.

But then again I can't see why reviving old threads should always draw gasps of Zombie posting horror either.

 

[table1349]

Good article on the 6 forms of synesthesia: Synesthesia: Tasting Words, Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colours And More

 

[astroNikon]

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But then again I can't see why reviving old threads should always draw gasps of Zombie posting horror either.

I think most of the Zombie horror occurs when the new poster is trying to inform the OP about making a certain decision; which probably occurred 5 years ago.

 

[480sparky]

I can't smell the number 9, but I can hear it.

 

[astroNikon]

I can't smell the number 9, but I can hear it.

I can count it with 8 fingers,
or .. well ..... 9 fingers

 

[Manual_Focus]

Reasons include:

1) The person used the SEARCH feature and found thread(s) that interested them. Mistakenly they forgot to check the date and make their post. Easily done and we've all done it. It's easier done when you're new because when you've been around a while you recognise people posting so a whole thread with no one you recognise (or if you've been around long enough all "oldies" posting) it gives you a bit of a heads up that it might be an old post.
Posting from tablets/phones/apps can also make this easier done because you don't have as big a screen so the post dates are more obscured

2) The person isn't interested in joining the site and is a spambot. Spambots (which are oft actual users if not that experienced in English) often just search for things relevant to their ad and then post into the thread to deliver their ad.
Sometimes they might post a series of normal posts to make themselves appear more "normal".
Sometimes their delivery also fails so their post doesn't have the embedded ad link; or their ad link is hidden in their signature or profile details instead.

3) The person is quite new to forums and isn't aware of how to behave and does it in error. You can oft see this from people who will find a thread similar to what they want to talk about and then they post in that with a post that in effect really should be used to start a new thread.
This is simply a very new-to the internet error and most people overcome it quickly.

Thx for this "up to date" fourm. And yes to 1 and 3 paragraphs. But so many on all these sites are flooded with the 'regulars'. And why wouldn't anyone want to comment on past golden gems. Some get hung up on the here and now topics. All the new changes of the day. Many new to this site like myself are veiwing this from a small smart phone screen and prefer not to have a shoe box devise like so many carry around today on their hip. I have a computer for this type of surfing. But like many, I'm on the go and away from home and killing time to learn more of this field is always interesting.
So forgive me for not being up on today's topic of interest and looking back in the past.
So I guess what should be done is all topics deleted after a month. Force others to come up with new thoughts and interests!!!

 

[Manual_Focus]

They haven't yet learned to look at the posting date.

All of these sites are different, all!! Give the newbies time to adjust it. I haven't been on this site since the creation of dirt was made. Just two days ago. Really! Already theres a misunderstandings in just two days. Wow!

 

[Designer]

Already theres a misunderstandings in just two days. Wow!

Marvel as the mood strikes you, but I was merely ANSWERING the OP's QUESTION. If that irritates you, then I'll probably keep on ANSWERING Questions.

 

[Manual_Focus]

Hey theres no beef. Just like eveyone else, I was just sharing a thought. Do you need a hug?

 

[table1349]

I've been considering randomly responding to ten-year-old threads, just for the thrill.

That could be this months challenge, see who can dig up the oldest thread.

 

[dxqcanada]

The challenge should be ... see who can dig up the oldest thread and get a reply from the OP !!

 

[Manual_Focus]

I've been considering randomly responding to ten-year-old threads, just for the thrill.

That could be this months challenge, see who can dig up the oldest thread.

I like it!

 

[nerwin]

I wonder who is the oldest and active member? Is it @Derrel?