In the past we have had problems with data corruption after 300 posts. With our new software, that supposedly is not a real issue anymore but many here, and I am one of them, feel that 300 is still a good cut off point. By then many threads have lost their way and are no longer anywhere near on topic. Starting a continuation thread gives posters a chance to clarify points and focus the discussion again. If the main thrust of the topic has been veering off course a new thread can pick that up in a more topical way.
We generally do not have problems with this. If an opponant won't follow you to a new thread to continue a discussion, chances are they wouldn't continue in the old thread either.
Ok, now I am off topic.
Any further discussion of this issue can be taken to the appropriate thread pulled from my signature.
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