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Oct 6, 2018 | 2:36 pm

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

there are practically zero positive reasons to do this, and many reasons NOT to do it

moderators can simply look at a bumped thread and decide whether they want to lock it, i dont recall seeing any moderators here saying they lock every single bumped thread over a certain age

not all forums (on FT) are the same

Just as points of information and from a Moderator perspective - we gather for training, we discuss these issues, we adhere to expectations and best practices developed and updated by the Moderator team and the Community Director:

Some time ago the Rules discussed bumping up old threads. Perhaps as a result, a number of members disfavor bumping up older threads, but the Rules do not prohibit it. (Most active posters probably do not bump up old threads in any case.)

If the thread is still current and contains accurate information, if the post adds value or if a question is asked that the thread and / or Wikipost address currently, and continuity is maintained rather than disrupted, there’s no reason not to allow an older thread to remain open and accept newer posts.

When an old thread that’s not germane, accurate or contains outdated information is bumped, the responsible Moderator will generally close the thread with a closing note and link to a new thread the bumping post has been moved to. Obsolete threads are often handled similarly and archived.