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Reddit also has a pretty short amount of time that threads have before they're archived. Lots of times I'll come across an old discussion from a few years ago (or longer) and want to ask a question, or thank somebody for somee insight or whatever, but can't because it's no longer available.



Six months.

Most discussions are effectively dead within 24 hours, often less.


About 3/4 of Reddit threads I've seen and wanted to comment on have been locked due to that time limit.

Sometimes the OP's original question is unanswered and I could have helped.




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