Why are some threads locked while others remain free?
I understand the principle. If the thread is offensive or things are getting out of hand it’s locked. I’m puzzled by the idea that if a MOD decides a thread is pointless they lock it.
Yes this is a pointed thread.
I once celebrated a historic football result by posting the score. Yes tiny Southend United beat the mighty Manchester United (Wayne Rooney and all). It was quite rightly locked. It was a pointless thread about sport and I only did it in a wave of euphoria.
I notice now there is a thread about a football transfer that remains open and unlocked.
Can anyone explain the logic?
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I have always wondered if threads that have been locked can have the abusive bits taken out and then reopened. As I have seen threads get locked in this way not because of the subject matter just that a couple of people have got into a personal assault against each other.
Maybe a mod could answer this question!
Why can't these threads by edited by you.
The culprits warned privately and then reopened?
Maybe a mod could answer this question!
Why can't these threads by edited by you.
The culprits warned privately and then reopened?
Quote by TabbynTina
I understand that some threads have to be locked for various reasons, I often read the locked threads but what anoys me is when I thread is locked by 1 MOD then another MOD can post after it, which lets them have their say and puts a stop to others having theirs
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Yes, I don't like that either...
Quote by TabbynTina
I understand that some threads have to be locked for various reasons, I often read the locked threads but what anoys me is when I thread is locked by 1 MOD then another MOD can post after it, which lets them have their say and puts a stop to others having theirs
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I think a lot of the time I'm guilty of that
Not cos I can post in locked threads, but cos by the time I've faffed about and posted, another mod has locked it
Sometimes I've locked a thread and then another time there's been a similar one that's run - cos I've not been online to lock it, by the time I get online, it's already dropping off the page or something like that......
Other times the OP is a one liner that doesn't explain the reason for the post, or give an opinion, or a question or anything, it's left so vague that it's sometimes hard to know how to respond in context - yet another OP on the same subject might give more detail.
And other times - I just don't know
Quote by TabbynTina
I understand that some threads have to be locked for various reasons, I often read the locked threads but what anoys me is when I thread is locked by 1 MOD then another MOD can post after it, which lets them have their say and puts a stop to others having theirs
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You really 'hit the bullseye' with that Post, TabbynTina.
Am an individual with lot's to say...typical Scouser
Yet you are in my opinion,100000000% correct.
I recommend that you read my views as they inter-link with your own:
http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewpost/2867591.html#2867591
From,
Wunderhorse.
Quote by Missy
I understand that some threads have to be locked for various reasons, I often read the locked threads but what anoys me is when I thread is locked by 1 MOD then another MOD can post after it, which lets them have their say and puts a stop to others having theirs
x
I think a lot of the time I'm guilty of that
Not cos I can post in locked threads, but cos by the time I've faffed about and posted, another mod has locked it
Sometimes I've locked a thread and then another time there's been a similar one that's run - cos I've not been online to lock it, by the time I get online, it's already dropping off the page or something like that......
Other times the OP is a one liner that doesn't explain the reason for the post, or give an opinion, or a question or anything, it's left so vague that it's sometimes hard to know how to respond in context - yet another OP on the same subject might give more detail.
And other times - I just don't know
I hope that comment was said in jest?
I can understand a thread being locked if it is a pointless one but, it goes back to other issues which are being discussed now. One mod will lock it and another wont. :shock:
That is where problems lie where mods opinions differ from one another. We all have to abide by the rules that are there for everyone, but then others can do what they feel like doing at the time. No consistancy is a real problem here.
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
Quote by __random_orbit__
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
Yep I'd agree with all that.
Sex God
Quote by Cherrytree
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
Yep I'd agree with all that.
Makes sense, I agree with this sentiment too,
While on this subject-ish, I've seen and also had topics just suddenly deleted without any explanation as too why or who deleted it. And thats without any contravention of AUP. Why? Could it not be possible to have just the offending post on the subject removed with a note from admin placed in the space it took up?
Quote by __random_orbit__
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
I could go with that, would be ideal in a perfect world.... trouble is, you get 4 pages of "use the search" "only had this topic the other day" "done that seen it" - which keeps the thread at the top :lol2:
People might want it to sink, but the urge, that incredible urge that you just have to go in and answer their post takes over, you can't help it. If it's a duff subject, then I feel sorry for them cos noones answered, along with 50 other people, cos by the time I've pressed submit with a token answer, the threads already 2 pages long :shock:
Duplicate threads, same subject on page one - how confusing is that, I forget who's put what in what thread, and commenting on something that someone hasn't even mentioned yet but was mentioned before in that other thread down the coridoor, i think
.............. .....Now I'm confusing myself, shouldn't of just eaten a big bag of onion rings, too many e numbers in one go - now waffling for wafflings sake, and, come to think of it, haven't a bluddy clue how I even started this post..... what was the thread about? :undecided:
Quote by Missy
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
I could go with that, would be ideal in a perfect world.... trouble is, you get 4 pages of "use the search" "only had this topic the other day" "done that seen it" - which keeps the thread at the top :lol2:
People might want it to sink, but the urge, that incredible urge that you just have to go in and answer their post takes over, you can't help it. If it's a duff subject, then I feel sorry for them cos noones answered, along with 50 other people, cos by the time I've pressed submit with a token answer, the threads already 2 pages long :shock:
Duplicate threads, same subject on page one - how confusing is that, I forget who's put what in what thread, and commenting on something that someone hasn't even mentioned yet but was mentioned before in that other thread down the coridoor, i think
.............. .....Now I'm confusing myself, shouldn't of just eaten a big bag of onion rings, too many e numbers in one go - now waffling for wafflings sake, and, come to think of it, haven't a bluddy clue how I even started this post..... what was the thread about? :undecided:
Lock it I say.
Sex God
Quote by Missy
I saw mention above that a thread should be locked if it were considered pointless... but then... when is a thread pointless?
I've seen many a thread start from very a simple and light post, and become the funniest, most thought provoking or suprising threads you could imagine.
a thought:
the site is, and should be moderated to ensure the AUP is adhered to, but do the Moderators have to take an editorial role?
Cannot the content of site threads be self moderated by the fora-peers?
If we like like a thread, we join in... If we don't... well... we don't.
lp
I could go with that, would be ideal in a perfect world.... trouble is, you get 4 pages of "use the search" "only had this topic the other day" "done that seen it" - which keeps the thread at the top :lol2:
People might want it to sink, but the urge, that incredible urge that you just have to go in and answer their post takes over, you can't help it. If it's a duff subject, then I feel sorry for them cos noones answered, along with 50 other people, cos by the time I've pressed submit with a token answer, the threads already 2 pages long :shock:
Duplicate threads, same subject on page one - how confusing is that, I forget who's put what in what thread, and commenting on something that someone hasn't even mentioned yet but was mentioned before in that other thread down the coridoor, i think
.............. .....Now I'm confusing myself, shouldn't of just eaten a big bag of onion rings, too many e numbers in one go - now waffling for wafflings sake, and, come to think of it, haven't a bluddy clue how I even started this post..... what was the thread about? :undecided:
onion rings for brekky?? me likes the diet :giggle:Have a waffle instead!
oh you just did
Sex God
Sending the healthy option round!!
Sex God
Quote by Missy
The kids are at school, so I can get away without that important healthy option :cool:
i was good i had cereal :smug:
honey shreddies with full fat milk
Do onion rings count towards your 5 a day?
