# When is it appropriate to post a topic similar to an old one?

**URL:** <https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/when-is-it-appropriate-to-post-a-topic-similar-to-an-old-one/73056>\
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**Created:** [January 28, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/when-is-it-appropriate-to-post-a-topic-similar-to-an-old-one/73056 "2020-01-28T21:09:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gower](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/gower/32/21972_2.png) [@Gower](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Gower)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/when-is-it-appropriate-to-post-a-topic-similar-to-an-old-one/73056/2 "2020-01-28T21:13:35Z")

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I like it better if you post on the old one. I find it helps keep things organized and increases the chance that people will find answers to their questions that may well have been asked and answered before.

As a moderator, I’d rather split a topic off to a new one if necessary than have to search for an old one to attach a newly-posted but duplicate-y thread to.

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