Squirting spider?!

[STAC]

It's not so bad after you have been in plumbing for a while lol ya kinda get use to getting the poo shoe. Or the REAL stank eye if you know what I mean

2007.....oh.....this is embarrassing...

A little off topic, but have to ask, since I am not a subscriber to many sites. What's the big deal about reviving a thread? I witnessed this (sort of alarming) spider behavior I'd never seen this morning, and there was this thread, granted pretty old.

 

[ThorsCarapace22]

A little off topic, but have to ask, since I am not a subscriber to many sites. What's the big deal about reviving a thread? I witnessed this (sort of alarming) spider behavior I'd never seen this morning, and there was this thread, granted pretty old.

You know I'm not really sure. I am probably the worst for commenting on old threads, I have people reminding me everytime I do lol. Maybe it just bugs people because I don't pay good enough attention. But I'm with you,I wish I knew also.

 

[cold blood]

What is wrong with responding to/reviving old threads? This site seems a good one, with a lot of information.

Yep, nothing wrong with a revival here and there. But one thing to always consider is that this hobby is constantly evolving, and even a 4 year old can sometimes contain old dated info that's not always the best to lean on.

Also, often many or all of the people within an old thread are gone from the AB scene.

 

[ThorsCarapace22]

Yep, nothing wrong with a revival here and there. But one thing to always consider is that this hobby is constantly evolving, and even a 4 year old can sometimes contain old dated info that's not always the best to lean on.

Also, often many or all of the people within an old thread are gone from the AB scene.

That makes sense there. I get to excited and start typing away. I commented on this thread right after people were talking about how it's an old thread I embarrass myself

 

[Vanessa]

What is wrong with responding to/reviving old threads? This site seems a good one, with a lot of information. Would you characterize its interactivity as largely positive and helpful, or aimed at squelching newbs?

I see nothing wrong with reviving old threads. Firstly, they do answer a lot of very commonly asked questions. Secondly, questioning some of the old practices is very good - especially since things have changed dramatically in 20 years and questioning old practices allows for people to respond with more updated information.
You're going to get a lot of comments that you've revived old threads, but there is nothing wrong with bringing up inconsistencies with information and asking for clarification of the more outdated information. Just as long as people understand that, if they are responding directly to the original poster, they might not be around to see it anymore.

 

[NukaMedia Exotics]

LMAOOOOOO I've kept Ts for over 2 years now and this is new to me. You learn something every day.

 

[Ungoliant]

What is wrong with responding to/reviving old threads? This site seems a good one, with a lot of information. Would you characterize its interactivity as largely positive and helpful, or aimed at squelching newbs?

Reviving an old thread is fine if you have something worth adding. If it's just an amusing comment or anecdote, on the other hand, it might be better not to revive the thread.

If you have your own care or enclosure question, we'd prefer you start your own thread rather than reviving an old thread, as people may just respond to the OP (early posts in a thread are more likely to be read) or not recognize your question as a distinct issue that still needs to be addressed.

 

[Aarantula]

Old thread or not, that dudes brave for handling a P. Metallica!

 

[cold blood]

Old thread or not, that dudes brave for handling a P. Metallica!

Brave and stupid are often confused.