op nym dead is can’t be an issue because in this case scenario anyone can create a new post referring old posts to bring discussion a new life.

I think most of us would like old threads to come back to life. We just aren't sure how to do it well.

Undisciplined

I've deleted replies on "necro'd" old posts on SN after noticing the date of the original only after replying.

I suppose that's bacause of having been potty trained on old school forums where bumping old threads was frowned upon.

lightning

An observation on SN.

Aardvark

Excellent points. 
I've deleted replies on "necro'd" old posts on SN after noticing the date of the original only after replying. 
I suppose that's bacause of having been potty trained on old school forums where bumping old threads was frowned upon.