I noticed old threads have been locked. I think this is a new development. I seem to have the ability to reverse this, and sticky this thread. So I'm using it
Sometimes long running topics are useful. Especially as fledgling technologies like COLLADA struggle to find a foothold.
EDITS: Below is a list of un-closed/non-topical topics; so that they do not require individual stickying.
Inexpensive COLLADA software information (list of software)