Necropost Awards...

[IslandLizard]

AFAIK, we don't have one (yet). I just got this *brilliant idea* inspired by this post:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/liquid-condensing-in-airlock.357/post-9134862

 

[MaxStout]

16 years, 5 months. That necro is old enough to get a driver's license, and in some states, get married.

 

[grampamark]

If it weren’t for neceoposts, the daily post count of this place would drop by 20-25%. I blame the “related threads” box which appears at the bottom of every thread.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

@IslandLizard : Does the web site have a configuration option to warn about replying to 'old' topics?

 

[Miraculix]

@IslandLizard : Does the web site have a configuration option to warn about replying to 'old' topics?

Whre would be the fun on that!?

 

[passedpawn]

@IslandLizard : Does the web site have a configuration option to warn about replying to 'old' topics?

Some sites do that and it bugs the crap out of me. I hope the staff here never does that.

 

[IslandLizard]

@IslandLizard : Does the web site have a configuration option to warn about replying to 'old' topics?

No it doesn't, and I doubt there's any need or want for such "feature."

It's rare to find such a long and detailed reply as is exhibited here. And every much as valid today as it was 16 years ago, as it is with many topics, possibly most.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

I doubt there's any need or want for such "feature."

Admins & moderators set the tone for the forum. So "Necroposts FTW!"

 

[madscientist451]

YUP, from the "similar threads" below....
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/*********-of-the-year-award.322928/Apr 21, 2012

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My brother sat in Urgent Care yesterday morning for 3 hours to get a sick note so he could stay home and smoke all day.

Fast forward to 2021 people are going for a COVID test because they have "symptoms" and get a sick note for work that lasts until the results come back......

So if I start a thread with just the title "*********" will there be many similar threads?

 

[MaxStout]

No it doesn't, and I doubt there's any need or want for such "feature."

Could you guys at least program a sound effect to go off when a user necroposts? Maybe Beavis & Butthead laughing, or something?

 

[Transamguy77]

Soooooo what now everyone is going look for an old thread to necro? I think I’ve seen 3 now today, all to post in this thread?!!

If that’s the case then I think you need to put a link in this thread when you post it.

 

[Garrett_McT]

AFAIK, we don't have one (yet). I just got this *brilliant idea* inspired by this post:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/liquid-condensing-in-airlock.357/post-9134862

With all this necroposting going in its hard to find recent posts that pertain to brewing. But it is pretty entertaining! Much to learn about this forum business! Thanks for the shout out

 

[MaxStout]

With all this necroposting going in its hard to find recent posts that pertain to brewing. But it is pretty entertaining! Much to learn about this forum business! Thanks for the shout out

Some of us are easily distracted, and a few threads tend to derail.

As for brewing, the search function works well. There are usually several threads for just about any topic. Nothing's too obscure for HBT. But if you don't find it, post a new thread. People here are pretty good about jumping in to help.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Could you guys at least program a sound effect to go off when a user necroposts? Maybe Beavis & Butthead laughing, or something?

Or the sound of the Ecto-Containment unit shutting down from 'Ghostbusters'.

 

[Stormcrow]

If it weren’t for neceoposts, the daily post count of this place would drop by 20-25%. I blame the “related threads” box which appears at the bottom of every thread.

I've possibly fallen into that trap a time or two.

 

[bracconiere]

honestly, i was on the more beer forum in 2005...didn't even know HBT was around back then.

that lasted like 6 months, not sure why i'm still here!

@MaxStout i see similar threads proudly portray your revival of *****bag, in strong bold text! lol

 

[Transamguy77]

I've possibly fallen into that trap a time or two.

I always fall into the trap of at least reading them and then realizing it’s a necro. Sometimes it’s a poster that hasn’t been here in awhile that gives it away.

 

[Stormcrow]

I'm going to bookmark this thread so I can respond to it again in ten years.

 

[bracconiere]

I'm going to bookmark this thread so I can respond to it again in ten years.

damn it! now i have to remember your name!

 

[Stormcrow]

damn it! now i have to remember your name!

I'm just thrilled I thought of that before you did.

 

[Jayjay1976]

Here's a sweet little dead-end to ponder, I'll leave it intact for someone else to plunder

Consider it's merits:
1. Only five posts long.
2. The link in post 1 no longer works, robbing future generations of critical context and rendering the entire discussion deliciously moot.
3. Not even beer related, as far as I can tell.
4. All of the posters are long gone, the most recent of whom hasn't logged on in almost three years.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/dont-get-drunk-and-watch-this.35885/

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Here's a sweet little dead-end to ponder, I'll leave it intact for someone else to plunder

Consider it's merits:
1. Only five posts long.
2. The link in post 1 no longer works, robbing future generations of critical context and rendering the entire discussion deliciously moot.
3. Not even beer related, as far as I can tell.
4. All of the posters are long gone, the most recent of whom hasn't logged on in almost three years.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/dont-get-drunk-and-watch-this.35885/

I presume they're talking about an infamous "cursed image" referred to as 'Smile Dog' that made the rounds on the internet quite a few years ago. It was a heavily photoshopped photo of a dog with glowing eyes that was grinning at the camera. Supposedly, it could drive you insane if you looked at it long enough.

 

[Jayjay1976]

I presume they're talking about an infamous "cursed image" that made the rounds on the internet quite a few years ago. It was a heavily photoshopped photo of a dog with glowing eyes that was grinning at the camera. Supposedly, it could drive you insane if you looked at it long enough.

Well go ahead then.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Well go ahead then.

Nah, I value my sanity. lol

 

[Jayjay1976]

Man it's like the last slice of pizza in a big pizza box, put it out of it's misery ffs. Dig up the relevant art and update it already.

 

[csantoni]

for your viewing pleasure

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

for your viewing pleasure

Here's the original that made the rounds back in the late 90s....

 

[bracconiere]

ahhh, dial-up!

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

ahhh, dial-up!

Yep. When 56K was considered 'the fast lane' and it STILL took you half the day for a webpage to load.

 

[bracconiere]

Yep. When 56K was considered 'the fast lane' and it STILL took you half the day for a webpage to load.

LOL, i live in the boonies, only have 4MB, it STILL takes half a day for "what are you drinking now", "meme generator", "post a picture of your pint", "random picture thread"....i just avoid them!

 

[Snuffy]

2400 baud dial-up to a BBS… and then waiting for that porn download. It was the Wild West man. Anonymous deviation. Total carnage. Unchecked flames. No rules. Only the strong survived.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

2400 baud dial-up to a BBS… and then waiting for that porn download. It was the Wild West man. Anonymous deviation. Total carnage. Unchecked flames. No rules. Only the strong survived.

And only the truly brave ventured into Yahoo Chat Rooms after dark.

 

[cmac62]

2400 baud dial-up to a BBS… and then waiting for that porn download. It was the Wild West man. Anonymous deviation. Total carnage. Unchecked flames. No rules. Only the strong survived.

You have mail.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

You have mail.

15% downloaded..............................

 

[seatazzz]

I remember when I upgraded my modem to 9600b and thought I was the most badass on the block....now I routinely curse x-fin-ihavenointernet-ty for lag time. I would have KILLED for the speeds I have now 20 years ago. Then again I also remember when there was really no internet as we know it now. Damn I'm old. 54 today.

 

[passedpawn]

I remember when I upgraded my modem to 9600b and thought I was the most badass on the block....now I routinely curse x-fin-ihavenointernet-ty for lag time. I would have KILLED for the speeds I have now 20 years ago. Then again I also remember when there was really no internet as we know it now. Damn I'm old. 54 today.

Happy birthday.

 

[grampamark]

Fifty-four? Fifty-frucking-four? I think I have a couple of sweaters that are that old. That ain’t old. But, happy birthday!

 

[Jayjay1976]

Wtf 54 is ancient. Happy birthday anyways, but yikes

 

[IslandLizard]

Happy 54th, @seatazzz!

 

[Gnomebrewer]

11 years 1 month.....currently second place?
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/mash-tun-to-boil-kettle-oxidation.181902/#post-9134561
And I'm shocked that the necro post wasn't picked up by any low oxygen brewers!