"Similar Threads" pulls its info from? . . .

[Minta Rose]

Only 80% certain I've picked the right forum for this. . .

I enjoy the "Similar Threads" feature that pops up from time to time, but the overwhelming majority of those referenced threads are two or three years old. Any idea why it doesn't seem to pick up on newer threads?

[Ngreth Thergn]

Only 80% certain I've picked the right forum for this. . .

I enjoy the "Similar Threads" feature that pops up from time to time, but the overwhelming majority of those referenced threads are two or three years old. Any idea why it doesn't seem to pick up on newer threads?

correct forum.

But I have no idea

It could be because posters post in a diverse enough fashion, and enough search for existing threads... that there just are not that many "similar" threads out there.