Is it bad to repost a map for the Best of Forge?

Monolith · Jan 14, 2009

I have a map that was made back in September called Focus that I'd like to repost for this season's Best of Forge. I don't think that it's very fair that nobody will remember this map since it was made a while back. You might be thinking that it's my fault I posted it back then, well, I wasn't going to sit around until this new Best of Forge season came up. I hope that I can, because then, hopefully, I can get a chance in winning. I fear that otherwise it will not get nominated and nobody will remember it. I have looked through the rules and I see what is called "Necroposting", which is (as quoted by the Rules section):

Necroposting/Necrobumping, A Closer Look

What is necroposting? Reviving a thread, that of which has been long-deceased. Though, this can be misconstrued, as for maps in the map section, posting approximately 3 weeks after the most recent post, would earn you an infraction; whilst in the general chat/video/debate forums, you've got a variable amount of time to work with. Refraining from necro posting will save you lots of needless trouble. Here is a quick list of what could be considered necro bumping, in each of our forums:
Halo Forge Maps Forums:
Approximately 3 weeks.
Featured Halo Maps:

Post whenever, as they don't bump the map to the top of the list.

Announcements:

Approximately 4 weeks. As once an announcement has been discussed as much as it can, there is no reason to post in it, bumping it to the top of the Announcements Forums.

Halo Forge Discussion:

Approximately 4 weeks. As once a forge discussion has taken place, there is no reason for it to continue, there are places such as "The Forge Tutorial Master Index" which will provide all the facts of forge for you.

Halo Screenshots:
Approximately 3 weeks. A picture is worth a thousand words. With that in mind, just keep the thread open for people enjoy the spectacular screen that it is. Yet, leave it at that, as new pictures come out ever day.

Customer Service:
If an answer is unresolved, which is quite rare, then by all means, revive the thread for further discussion/explanation, though, if the question has been answered clearly in the thread, don't post in it.
General Chat:
This varies from thread to thread. If, say, a thread were to be on "The next president, Who's it going to be?" and the thread dies down for about a month, then is revived saying something like "Well, I told you so." Then you will easily have earned yourself an infraction. Though, if it is a discussion on something that is on-going; and can further be discussed; and/or would be better to revive the thread, then start a new one, by all means, revive the thread...Just bear in mind, you could be reprimanded by other members for necroposting.

Videos:
This also varies from thread to thread. Say someone posted a rick roll. By necroposting in that video thread, you would earn yourself an infraction. As it is a redundant video. Now, you may be asking "What is considered redundant?" This should be easy for each of you to pick out. Something like a video on machinima making/forge guides though, would be more then acceptable to necrobump 6 weeks later, as long as your post is not of spam.

Graphics & Arts:
Approximately 3 weeks. As time passes on, even the creator of works (after having improved) doesn't even want the thread to be bumped. Some people may be proud, but for the most part, they would get upset that someone revived an old photoshop/gimp picture.

Off Topic:
Even though it is off topic, doesn't mean you can't get in trouble for necroposting. Try to think it through before posting in it. Is it a true offtopic thread (Meaning it has nothing to do with anything related to the site)? Then don't post in it.

Debates:
Slightly more lenience is provided here, as the debates in there are intended to be an on-going discussion. Eventually, one will slide off the first page, and people may forget, so, for someone to bring up a good/valid point, would make for much more interesting discussion. Bear in mind, that doesn't excuse necrobumping for something that is considered spam, or to a level almost of.

Introductions:
2 weeks. Eventually, each and every one of us, becomes more then what we were. We grow up, even if already "grown up." So to bring up an old thread of "Ohaither. I'm so n so, nice to meet all of you." Is not acceptable.

All in all, necrobumping is relatively variable. Though, if you feel that it is almost necro-bumping, then you better make a good post, it will make you less susceptible to infractions/reprimand from the community. Just think it through prior to hitting the "Submit Reply" button.
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I have highlighted that last part to show that I have been considering this action and I'd like further assistance.

*Please keep in mind that I WOULD NOT be replying to the old thread, I would be reposting the same thread

*Also, please don't reply unless you have read and have recognized my situation

Many thanks,
ER1C0

Linubidix · Jan 14, 2009

Either way, the map must have been posted BEFORE best of Forge started.

Monolith · Jan 15, 2009

Linubidix said: ↑

Either way, the map must have been posted BEFORE best of Forge started.
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Still, couldn't I say that I made it back in July in the new thread and provide a link to the old thread?

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