Answer by Alenanno for "I know this question is like two years old but..."
There are two badges that encourage answering old questions:The Revival Badge: Answered more than 30 days later as first answer scoring 2 or more. This badge can be awarded multiple times.The...
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The Necromancer badge certainly encourages posting answers to old questions:Answered a question more than 60 days later with score of 5 or moreWhen I come accross an answer with such a disclaimer, I...
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Yes you should. It adds nothing to the answer. I believe answers should be as concise as possible.No, there is nothing particularly wrong with answering old questions, as long as it adds something new...
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While my code is compiling, I usually like to go through some reviewing and especially the late answers.What I do see a lot in answers to old questions is the self-defense mechanism"I know this...
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