necropost

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The term “necropost” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria. Neologisms are newly acknowledged terms. They typically have not been in circulation long enough or widely enough for their social status to be determined. Neologisms can be nonces, slang terms, or even illiteracies. The citation of “necropost” may be restricted to certain other contexts that have not been fully investigated, such as industry jargon or regional use. The term may not generally be understood even within those contexts.

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to necropost (third-person singular simple present necroposts, present participle necroposting, simple past and past participle necroposted)

1. (Internet) To post, as on a forum, to revive a long inactive discussion thread.
   • 2003 January 5, Louis M. Brown, Usenet, alt.tv.star-trek.enterprise [1]

     Much like your power of necroposting a thread long considered dead.

   • 2005 February 23, Chris Hafner, Usenet, alt.sports.football.pro.sea-seahawks [2]

     After being away from Usenet for a few days (apologies for the necroposting), I had some time to think about this.

   • 2005 June 6, Richard V. Lamb, Usenet, rec.arts.anime.misc [3]

     I'm a moderator at a realiiity TV forum and necroposting is tolerated there so long as it isn't a sore topic that the mods hoped people would ignore