How are reviving old threads looked upon here?

How are reviving old threads looked upon here?
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Not at all! Feel free to contribute to any question on the site, no matter how old. Anyone still following the thread will be alerted to the new activity on it. Sometimes, of course, it’s better to start a new conversation if you want a lot of interaction, but it’s certainly not necessary. Thanks for asking, and welcome to Fluther!
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