What is going on here?

[Bogertophis]

I am not sure that there is any way to have the forum software automatically close threads after a certain time frame.

I do agree on being kind to those that bump up old threads with new questions. We can ask them to start a new thread for their question in order to get more attention (and then close the old, bumped thread). Sometimes new users don't actually know how to start a new thread--that is a common question that comes through via the Contact Us form. So they might just need a little guidance.

But threads can be manually closed, right? Forgive me, I have no idea how much hassle that might be, just asking.

My usual response is to answer the question when an old "necro" thread is revived, & then suggest that opening a new thread is usually more effective, or words to that effect. But it's been a tradition here (I was reminded today in one thread*) for members to make a little 'fun' of old threads being revived, & it occurred to me that it's probably perceived as unfriendly to a newcomer. No one really means anything by it, but new people who are shy about posting to begin with don't know that.

*https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...fect-your-bill

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