How far back would you go to answer a question on Fluther?

How far back would you go to answer a question on Fluther?
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Sure. I sometimes answer the ‘related’ questions if they catch my eye. It depends on the context of the Q but sometimes Qs can have a complete revival because someone chose to answer it years later.
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