necropost
/ˈnɛkrəʊpəʊst/
UncommonReplying to a very old forum thread and bringing it back to the top.
Sometimes used as a verb. Can be intentional (digging up relevant old content) or accidental (not checking post dates). Communities vary on how harshly this is judged.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | sorry for the necropost but this thread has exactly the answer i was looking for | The person knows reviving the thread is frowned upon but found the content valuable. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | dude you just necroposted a thread from 2019 | Pointing out that someone replied to a very old thread without realizing it. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | this forum banned me for necroposting lmao. it was a good thread | The person was penalized for reviving old content even though they found it useful. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | intentional necropost. this deserves to be seen again | The person knowingly revived an old thread because they believe it is worth revisiting. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone replies to a thread that has been dead for a long time.
- Calling out or warning someone about posting in an ancient thread.
- Deliberately reviving an old relevant discussion.
Do not use it when
- A thread was only inactive for a few days or weeks.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Forum slang combining 'necromancy' (raising the dead) with 'post'. Emerged from early internet board culture where bumping old threads was considered poor etiquette.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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