Discussion Necrobumping

[Kamaainakupua]

Since I'm still in my probationary period (less than full forum access), I wanted to ask about necrobumping (replies to threads that have not been active for long periods of time).

In this forum in particular, it can be tricky, if not outright triggering, to see a post by someone from months or years ago. Whether they caught a bus, recovered and moved on, or just disappeared, the emotional impact on those who knew them may make it worth considering something like a universal thread expiration date, after which they're archived behind the Sanctuary, or something like it.

I understand that a lot of threads have long-term value, but those could be (and have been) stickied.

SaSu's unique format means anything done elsewhere would necessarily have to be reviewed and/or modified before implementation here, but it seems prudent to have a discussion.

Meanwhile, I'll keep bumping up old Forum Games from before COVID.
Thanks in advance for your replies.

(P.S. I know that people are doing their own archives by quoting posts into their profile post sections (I see you! lol) but I'm thinking of fullscale implementation.)

 

[K14~♡]

I was wondering about this. SaSu seems to discourage us from making threads with a topic that have been discussed about before. That means past threads can still be relevant/active, but for most of the time, this isn't the case...

 

[Kamaainakupua]

Yes, I've actually been restraining myself, not starting a zillion new threads. I had one deleted by a mod tonight, with good reason, and they were able to comply with my request before I requested it, lol

The main issue for me is protecting our members, whether it's from prying eyes, or trauma prevention, we may need to duck and cover. Or not. That's why the thread is here, and I appreciate your input.