Reviving old threads

[Shoeberto]

Old revived threads are closed so people can make a new thread if they really want to talk about the same topic again.

But don't people get told off if they make a thread saying the same thing as a thread already on the boards?

If it was a thread recent enough for someone to be able to easily find it on the first or second page, you'll probably get a link to it and a closed thread. It's doubtful you'll get told off, since it's a simple mistake and not really offensive to anyone.