Actually, I think that new people should be allowed the chance to discuss certain topics, even if there is already a topic about it. Granted if the topic is only a few notches down from the top in the list of threads, then they shouldn't make a new thread, but if the old thread is all mothballed up past page 1, then I think a new thread of the same subject wouldn't hurt anybody.
The older members don't have to participate. I just think it's only fair we not deny new guys the chance to discuss something that they want to. Hey, if they are so desperate to speak their mind, then they must have some really good points to make! I see nothing wrong with brining up a discussion for a second time. In fact I find it more annoying when all the regular members do nothing but whinge, bitch and groan when someone brings up an old topic.
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