New User Trend?
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New User Trend?
I've noticed several 3, 5, even 8 year old threads with new users replying like it was yesterday, or asking a semi-related question to the last poster. I know it's a fascinating place and folks go into the threads for all hours when they first join. But some of these must have been 100+ pages back!? A sign of a slowing economy perhaps? Not enough to do, so go through 100 pages of 302 questions..?
Or is it just me?
Or is it just me?
Last edited by 85e150; Jun 20, 2008 at 11:43 PM. Reason: delete link question, problem solved...
The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Cloverdale, BC
I'm thinking it's probably got something to do with the search function. New users looking for something with search and clicking on the most relevant, but making it look like thread mining.
I've even searched for stuff, and it isn't the same as it used to be. Back when Greywolf was celebrating his 19000th post, I went to search for his first ever post. Couldn't find it.
But searching something specifically that was OP'd a couple weeks ago, couldn't find that either, but came up with lots of stuff from years gone by.
I've even searched for stuff, and it isn't the same as it used to be. Back when Greywolf was celebrating his 19000th post, I went to search for his first ever post. Couldn't find it.
But searching something specifically that was OP'd a couple weeks ago, couldn't find that either, but came up with lots of stuff from years gone by.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: NW burbs of chicago
here's a great thread.... people didnt even read the 4th post, just kept on replying, post 15 is great
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...incoln-ls.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...incoln-ls.html
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Spotsylvania, VA
When I was new I read something that said to do a search for the info you're looking for, rather than just post right away....maybe they're listening?
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Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Cow Town, CA
i have even seen people giving advise years after the fact. We had some guy in the So Cal section who was trying to transport a car back in 05 and someone posted giving him advise about who he would do it. I was so lost for a second because it was talking about gas being $2.45 or something.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Cow Town, CA
here's a great thread.... people didnt even read the 4th post, just kept on replying, post 15 is great
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...incoln-ls.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...incoln-ls.html
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
But, I have to agree. Seeing someone post on an old thread is funny.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Greenwood, SC
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...gine-swap.html
Sorry thought I knew how to post links but guess I didn't.
Sorry thought I knew how to post links but guess I didn't.