Telling posters not to revive old topics

[quigley]

I notice it happening a lot, usually with new members.

My question is, should I post and tell them not to? I feel like it's more the mods' responsibility, but it seems okay for regular members to tell them. I'm fine with that, I just don't want it to look like I'm just trying to raise my post count.

Normally I just let someone else tell them (it tends to be someone who already has over 2000 posts, so it doesn't seem to matter so much if they get extra posts).

I guess I just want to know if there's any specific rule or...protocol in this type of situation.

[Guest]

The thing to do is simply report it. The mods will take care of it from there, and remind them of the rules if needed.

[Kaytee]

What's wrong with reviving an old topic if new people can find new things to add to it?

[WorMzy]

http://fogu.com/hmforum/faq.php#f2r12

Personally, I think it's silly; but rules are rules, and you have to follow them no matter what your opinion is.