we dont remove old threads...they just stay in the archives and are always available. Some remain relevant and still get posts, but often, as with this one, the original poster may not even be checking in anymore, and so not see later replies. (one can see when someone last logged in by clicking on their user name and looking under it in their profile)

best way to check on when a thread originates is just to go to page one, first post and look at the date top left.

there isnt a problem with anyone replying to an old thread....it is just an FYI that the original person who started it may not respond because of the time lag