This is my favourite definition of 'necroposting', I especially like the in-line definition of 'do this'...
12 years seems a long time in computer years, but I know a few people who I can just continue on with a conversation started 12 years ago.
This post is
100% 87% non-ironic, I promise.
EDIT: I did mean 'mouse-over' rather than 'in-line', which is a tiny bit ironic considering the link I posted, so I've made a slight edit...