With so many useless and repetitive threads around here, it is so hard to get any decent threads that will last a long time. There are some, however, that do make it, but there really aren't that many at all since so many are useless.
Just wondering why everyone comes up with topics that are the same as a few pages back (can't you check?), and why only few can make it to the popularity stage, and why do they make it there?
I look back 15 pages and if i don't see something that's the same i'll make a new topic sometimes i even react on the things that are a couple of pages further:P
Duplicate threads, spamming, flaming, and trolling can make the site 'chaotic'. Excessive cap posting and bold posting as well. Excessive alt making as well...heh...
While I don't always see necessary revivals, some of them are good ones. Even if they're only to bring back discussion. They do so validly and in an interesting way. Which is more than just saying the word "bump".
Any thread can be revived, as long as you keep the discussion rolling. My personal record is a 7 month old thread. It was never locked for necroing, becaaaaaause it was deemed okay
Although if you cannot find the "original thread", I heard talk from one mod that "anything past page 6 is fair game". I forget whom.
