Why are threads closed?

tompe · 01-25-2009, 07:38 AM

What is the policy when deciding to close a thread? Closing duplicate threads is obvious. But why was the thread about the Harry Potter books closed?

And can moderators that participate in the thread close it? I think they should not be able to do it but that maybe is the policy.

Nate the great · 01-25-2009, 07:40 AM

One of the threads was closed becuase it was a duplicate. The other should still be open.

Dr. Drib · 01-25-2009, 08:14 AM

One of the main reasons is when adults begin to behave badly, resulting in some of the issues listed below:

1) Name-calling that begins to spread like a cancer and continues to deteriorate the overall health of the thread vis-a-vis the topic under discussion.

2) Offensive language, such that (like #1), it begins to spread.

3) Attitudinal issues that create ill-feelings in the rest of the community.

Don

tompe · 01-25-2009, 08:51 AM

The case that got me wondering was I realize now a moderator posting in a closed thread. That happens a lot so I really think the user interface need a warning so that not happens.

HarryT · 01-25-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

The case that got me wondering was I realize now a moderator posting in a closed thread. That happens a lot so I really think the user interface need a warning so that not happens.

I entirely agree. I didn't notice that the thread was closed when I posted to it. I think this is on Alex's "to do" list - it's been requested by us mods several times!

Nate the great · 01-25-2009, 09:03 AM

Your first post was before the thread was closed. Only your second was posted after.

HarryT · 01-25-2009, 09:04 AM

That would explain why I didn't spot that it was closed

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Andybaby · 02-06-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I entirely agree. I didn't notice that the thread was closed when I posted to it. I think this is on Alex's "to do" list - it's been requested by us mods several times!

this is a "Feature" of VB

Quick and Dirty way to do this is make the thread closed button alot larger and red.

I am sure there is an addon that Fixes or more than likely warns said Mod or admin about this. but i never found that it warranted me to look for it on any of my forums. there is also more than likely a way to disable posting in closed topics in the pages and pages(and more pages!) of adminCP.

01-25-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 10,055 Karma: 2784905 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	One of the threads was closed becuase it was a duplicate. The other should still be open. __________________ The Digital Reader blog - www.the-digital-reader.com

01-25-2009, 08:14 AM	#3
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,960 Karma: 7572235 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	One of the main reasons is when adults begin to behave badly, resulting in some of the issues listed below: 1) Name-calling that begins to spread like a cancer and continues to deteriorate the overall health of the thread vis-a-vis the topic under discussion. 2) Offensive language, such that (like #1), it begins to spread. 3) Attitudinal issues that create ill-feelings in the rest of the community. Don __________________ “How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.

01-25-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,523 Karma: 2150615 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Nexus 7, Nexus S, iPad 2, Notion Ink Adam Qi, Kindle WiFi	The case that got me wondering was I realize now a moderator posting in a closed thread. That happens a lot so I really think the user interface need a warning so that not happens. __________________ DRM is EVIL! /Tommy Persson

01-25-2009, 09:03 AM	#6
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 10,055 Karma: 2784905 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Your first post was before the thread was closed. Only your second was posted after. __________________ The Digital Reader blog - www.the-digital-reader.com

01-25-2009, 09:04 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,142 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	That would explain why I didn't spot that it was closed . __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

01-25-2009, 07:38 AM	#1
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,523 Karma: 2150615 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Nexus 7, Nexus S, iPad 2, Notion Ink Adam Qi, Kindle WiFi	Why are threads closed? What is the policy when deciding to close a thread? Closing duplicate threads is obvious. But why was the thread about the Harry Potter books closed? And can moderators that participate in the thread close it? I think they should not be able to do it but that maybe is the policy. __________________ DRM is EVIL! /Tommy Persson

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