# Subject: how to open a closed thread vs starting a new one with the same subject

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815>\
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**Created:** [January 30, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815 "2018-01-30T16:13:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/41 "2018-02-02T23:12:17Z")

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I would suggest to the OP that if he is hearing voices, whatever the source, he should seek professional help. Schizophrenia is not a laughing matter.

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**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/42 "2018-02-02T23:26:07Z")

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Here’s the real deal. Mr Quatro has two reasonable solutions to this issue that he is apparently refusing to do;

1\> Start a \*\*new \*\*thread in Great Debates. The description of the forum states that it is the place for religious witnessing.

2\> Post in the Pit thread that has already been started with the intent to ask him what he thinks God is telling him.

His ability or willingness to handle the heat is the only determining factor in which is the right place to be. If he wants a more reasonable, less insulting conversation, that would be in Great Debates. However, he will also need to bear in mind that everyone else has the right to disagree with and question what he says and claims.

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**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/43 "2018-02-03T00:07:28Z")

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> [@Czarcasm](#):
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> All I hear is a beautiful female voice singing the title song to the movie “Xanadu” from time to time, interspersed with the voice of Bobcat Goldthwait telling me to do unspeakable things to small animals with a Veg-A-Matic.

:shakes fist: Now I have that song in my head. On repeat. What have I ever done to you?!

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**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/44 "2018-02-03T00:09:22Z")

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> [@Sunny\_Daze](#):
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> :shakes fist: Now I have that song in my head. On repeat. What have I ever done to you?!

I am so sorry.  
Would you like to borrow my Veg-A-Matic?

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**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/45 "2018-02-03T00:24:35Z")

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Oooh, tempting. 😉

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**Author:** ![Bone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bone/32/407_2.png) [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subject-how-to-open-a-closed-thread-vs-starting-a-new-one-with-the-same-subject/807815/46 "2018-02-03T01:03:23Z")

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> [@Mr\_Quatro](#):
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> I have only petitioned for an old thread:  
> to be opened.

I decline your request.

I think the topic has been well fleshed out and the options to resolve the OP inquirees presented.

I’m closing this one.

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