REVIVING OLD THREADS! VERY OLD!!!!

I'd say a retired person or a young student.

Spiralcity,

I agree with you, the original poster has most likely moved on, especially after 12-13 years. But, it may not be a bad thing to revisit some of these subjects, and see what people opinions are now. Some of the newer forum members may benefit from the comments added to these posts. 

hogfanfs

Spiralcity,

I agree with you, the original poster has most likely moved on, especially after 12-13 years. But, it may not be a bad thing to revisit some of these subjects, and see what people opinions are now. Some of the newer forum members may benefit from the comments added to these posts. 

 

 

Some subjects, sure. but lets lay off the specific ones. Newer members tend to ask this question first, and we have a ton of "what airbrushes should I buy threads? a ton of them I tell ya'. Why revive one like this? It makes ZERO sense, and it has now annoyed me to the point of posting this thread.

I thought I was truly helping a member out, but I wasnt. I wasted my time, and  that tends to annoy me when I have been suckered into this on multiple occasions.

hogfanfs

Spiralcity,

I agree with you, the original poster has most likely moved on, especially after 12-13 years. But, it may not be a bad thing to revisit some of these subjects, and see what people opinions are now. Some of the newer forum members may benefit from the comments added to these posts. 

 

 

There are some of us still around.

I keep screaming to be set free, but no one listens.

Bish

 

hogfanfs

Spiralcity,

I agree with you, the original poster has most likely moved on, especially after 12-13 years. But, it may not be a bad thing to revisit some of these subjects, and see what people opinions are now. Some of the newer forum members may benefit from the comments added to these posts. 

 

 

 

 

 

There are some of us still around.

I keep screaming to be set free, but no one listens.

 

I hear you Bish, I'm still lurking too, although I did take a break for some time.

spiralcity

 If you can not get the hang of the VL, I have a feeling the Iwata wont be much different. You need pratcice, and I would start with food colors and paper until you get the hang of your brush. Youtube is loaded with videos to help you learn how to handle your airbrush.

The VL is really as simplistic an airbrush as you're going to find. I'm not saying it's a world-beater, I'm saying it is very easy to use, and you wont find a simpler brush unless you stick to a single action gun.

 

IMHO, Spiral, this is some good advice that may not benefit the original poster, but may benefit others. That's my only point! 

Is it annoying that someone revives a 12-13 year old thread, yeah. Is it a big deal? To me not really... But, I can understand if you are annoyed, I'll leave it at that. 

Bish, these forums would not know what to do without you!

I think it's a fact of doing a search on this super intuitive agile search engine and getting your query without reading the posting date, just assuming it's contemporary.

templar1099

I think it's a fact of doing a search on this super intuitive agile search engine and getting your query without reading the posting date, just assuming it's contemporary.

 

I think thats all it boils down to. We seem to go through periods of having a few of them. Somtimes it can be useful. But when the reviver is replying directly to the OP, it can be ammusing. But of course, if the reviver is new, they might not realise the host has long gone.

hogfanfs

 

spiralcity

 If you can not get the hang of the VL, I have a feeling the Iwata wont be much different. You need pratcice, and I would start with food colors and paper until you get the hang of your brush. Youtube is loaded with videos to help you learn how to handle your airbrush.

The VL is really as simplistic an airbrush as you're going to find. I'm not saying it's a world-beater, I'm saying it is very easy to use, and you wont find a simpler brush unless you stick to a single action gun.

 

 

 

 

 

IMHO, Spiral, this is some good advice that may not benefit the original poster, but may benefit others. That's my only point! 

Is it annoying that someone revives a 12-13 year old thread, yeah. Is it a big deal? To me not really... But, I can understand if you are annoyed, I'll leave it at that. 

 

Bish, these forums would not know what to do without you!

 

AWWWW, your just saying that to make me feel better.

about 10 or so yrs ago i revived a few old posts and got my butt handed to me on a platter  for it by some people And a few that did are still here today

DURR

about 10 or so yrs ago i revived a few old posts and got my butt handed to me on a platter  for it by some people And a few that did are still here today

 

Should i apologise now.

hogfanfs

 

spiralcity

 If you can not get the hang of the VL, I have a feeling the Iwata wont be much different. You need pratcice, and I would start with food colors and paper until you get the hang of your brush. Youtube is loaded with videos to help you learn how to handle your airbrush.

The VL is really as simplistic an airbrush as you're going to find. I'm not saying it's a world-beater, I'm saying it is very easy to use, and you wont find a simpler brush unless you stick to a single action gun.

 

 

 

 

 

IMHO, Spiral, this is some good advice that may not benefit the original poster, but may benefit others. That's my only point! 

I completeley understand your point, but being that this is a common question, the forum is lodaed with post such as these, and I was basically trying to help the OP, which frustrates me. It's my fault as well for not checking the date and assuming it's a new thread, but please!. There has been a rash of revived 2003 post. Why 2003?

spiralcity

There has been a rash of revived 2003 post. Why 2003?

Must have been a good year.

2003 was my 1st year here also,can't believe it.

hogfanfs

But, it may not be a bad thing to revisit some of these subjects, and see what people opinions are now.

Sure, but a lot of the replies which revived some of those zombie threads were simply repeating comments which had already been made 13 years ago.

If it was a new perspective or if it involved new technologies, materials or techniques which weren't around when originally posted, I'd agree that it might be helpful to some members. However, something which essentially says "me too" on a 13 year old thread contributes little, except to the poster's post count.

It's never good to bring up zombie threads. Start your own thread for $&&@-'xb sake. After all, the person who initially resurrects the thread does not do it by accident. 

I'm gonna remember this thread....and will write a proper response in 2025!!!!

fermis

I'm gonna remember this thread....and will write a proper response in 2025!!!!

 

atta boy fermis. I'll be waiting.

Yeah, MM 66 was on a roll the other day digging up the thread graveyard. I thought he was a new member looking to answer stuff and be helpful... But then I saw he'd been on here awhile...

Noticed he only answers posts started by Anonymous?

tempestjohnny

Hey I'm an old guy from 2003 too

 

Im also from 2003, but I'm young.  Hahahahahaha!

Tojo72

2003 was my 1st year here also,can't believe it.

 

mississippivol

Hey, I remember that thread....just now got around to reading it....

 

Its beginning to sound like a reunion...!

well, well, its like an old timer reunion thread. So I joined 14 years ago.  14! Where did the time go?!

I too have noticed lately, that there are some repeated threads. I'll have to side on what Nathan said ....start new threads and move on !!. If I'm so bored and have nothing say in the general discussion but rehash 14 year old treads just to sterr up crap ....then ...it's obviously I'm not buildings models .

I think that maybe someone starts looking at the threads and pays no attention to the original starting date. That hapenned to me a couple of times but realized it to be a zombie thread just before posting when I saw the previous posting date.

plasticjunkie

I think that maybe someone starts looking at the threads and pays no attention to the original starting date. That hapenned to me a couple of times but realized it to be a zombie thread just before posting when I saw the previous posting date.

 

^^^ This.  It happens. I've done it too.

Gary

I would like to make a small point with what I have observed on these forums. You gentleman have been very civil with how you have delt with this subject of zombie threads. Those who made comments did not degading the user in question, but made solid arguments. To me this is quite good!

I came from some motorcycle forums that would ridicule and shame a person for re-opening a zombie thread. Some to the point they would leave the forums.

I guess this is some of the reason that many of you "old" guys have been around for 12-14 years! Says a lot about these forums.

Well...........maybe zombies are more polite?