Thank you, Foolstroupe.
If the thread-sticking is done by hand, that does encourage me to think about popping up an old thread instead of a new one IF the old thread fit a topic I wanted to discuss.

It's not really anything I need to worry about overmuch since I use old threads for information without posting and usually run a search before I start a thread.

All the same, I honestly don't see anything terribly wrong about starting new threads when what is wanted is conversation/discussion with current members.

Thanks for the answer..I'll keep the rest of my opinions on the subject to myself for a while.