Frustration

[rhettbutler1865]

This forum has been in existence for a long time. I am a relatively "newbie", I admit. But when I try to post a new thread, it seems to have already been covered somewhere in time. Is there a thread many would like to discuss, that hasn't already been examined? I'm retired, I've got the time, and am willing (if it's something that I can find and research), to post a thread that is new and interesting...Any thoughts/ideas?

 

[ami]

don't be afraid to bump an old post with your thoughts! or go a head and start a new thread, you never know when a new idea will be brought to light!

 

[donna]

Don't feel frustrated. There are many threads on same subject but with additional information or different ideas. I know in Food Forum there are several threads on Coffee. They are all important and have different facts.

We just glad you on forum. I have been enjoying your posts.

 

[jgoodguy]

This forum has been in existence for a long time. I am a relatively "newbie", I admit. But when I try to post a new thread, it seems to have already been covered somewhere in time. Is there a thread many would like to discuss, that hasn't already been examined? I'm retired, I've got the time, and am willing (if it's something that I can find and research), to post a thread that is new and interesting...Any thoughts/ideas?

Simply find a old thread of interest and make a post, even the word bumped is enough for it to be on top. I do it and others do it.

 

[jgoodguy]

Also you can PM a moderator and they can merge your new thread with an old one, also bumping it to the top.

Finally, there is no rule against a duplicate of an old subject, so just appreciate the links folks post and post away.

Duplicate subjects posted in a close time span for example a few days often get merged.

 

[MRB1863]

Rhett,
Duplication of posts doesn't hurt anything. Old f*rts like you and I are said to have forgotten what we read yesterday anyway! (LOL) Seriously though, bumping an old post is a cool idea since many here are new and may have not read the original thread. Looking forward to your choices in study...

 

[FarawayFriend]

I can second that. I have bumped two old threads lately and was really surprised how many new posts they attracted. So just go ahead, we will enjoy everything!

 

[MRB1863]

we will enjoy everything!

Heck yeah! We are not all that picky. Bring it on!

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

This forum has been in existence for a long time. I am a relatively "newbie", I admit. But when I try to post a new thread, it seems to have already been covered somewhere in time. Is there a thread many would like to discuss, that hasn't already been examined? I'm retired, I've got the time, and am willing (if it's something that I can find and research), to post a thread that is new and interesting...Any thoughts/ideas?

If this is in reference to the Sultana thread, I wasn't trying to shut you down by cross-referencing the other threads-- just trying to be helpful by spreading the information around. There's very little that hasn't at least been touched on here and there in over a million posts; but at the same time I'm sure there's plenty more to discuss about those topics even when they may not be new.

 

[Al Murray]

Is there a thread many would like to discuss, that hasn't already been examined? I'm retired, I've got the time, and am willing (if it's something that I can find and research), to post a thread that is new and interesting...Any thoughts/ideas?

We just glad you on forum. I have been enjoying your posts.

Finally, there is no rule against a duplicate of an old subject, so just appreciate the links folks post and post away.

Heck yeah! We are not all that picky. Bring it on!

Thanks to everyone for being so generous here and I for one appreciate it. I first came here to study and learn, but find t the interaction fun too! Mrs. Al and I both have lousy health and don't go out a lot. It is great to be able to post on any subject. And like they said, if you bump one or duplicate one there might be someone here who has a new idea. And everyone is cool about it anyhow.

 

[rhettbutler1865]

If this is in reference to the Sultana thread, I wasn't trying to shut you down by cross-referencing the other threads-- just trying to be helpful by spreading the information around. There's very little that hasn't at least been touched on here and there in over a million posts; but at the same time I'm sure there's plenty more to discuss about those topics even when they may not be new.

No, Mark--Thank you, but my thread wasn't connected to your helpful addition to the Sultana...

 

[Blessmag]

Trans-Miss theater is under covered.

We all talk about cotton, what about other crops?

Quartermasters seem to be under represented.

This day in the CW AND the rest of the world. What is happening in England on April 9th or France or Mexico

 

[kholland]

I usually go to the forum I want to post on and do a search (You are given an option to "search this forum only") using a few key words like you can do a Google search. Then peruse the posts and see if they might be the subject you want to post on. Not fail safe but it helps. If it has been covered , oh well.