Title: Disallow locking of threads Post by: stochastic on June 15, 2012, 09:59:36 PM It seems locking threads by some OPSs is used to censore other members with complaints and to stifle freedom of speech. I think locking of a thread should only be allowed by moderators in case of pointless trolling.
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: bitlane on June 15, 2012, 11:07:52 PM How else can Forum Cry-Babies 'Hit-n-Run' without being able to lock a thread after getting in (what they perceive as being) the LAST word ?
Thread Locking shows who squats to pee and who can actually maintain civil communication without meltdowns, resulting in running away. Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: gweedo on June 15, 2012, 11:14:21 PM How else can Forum Cry-Babies 'Hit-n-Run' without being able to lock a thread after getting in (what they perceive as being) the LAST word ? Thread Locking shows who squats to pee and who can actually maintain civil communication without meltdowns, resulting in running away. 100% agreed, I see a lot of companies do it after a person points out a flaw in what they are trying to do! Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: RaggedMonk on June 16, 2012, 12:25:13 AM I support this.
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: koin on June 16, 2012, 12:57:30 AM Thread Locking shows who squats to pee ha! perfect way to put it. Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: theymos on June 16, 2012, 01:44:12 AM Locking doesn't prevent you from expressing your thoughts. Just create a new thread.
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: terrytibbs on June 16, 2012, 01:48:00 AM coughcablepaircough
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: bitlane on June 16, 2012, 02:28:21 AM When someone locks a thread because of something I
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: justusranvier on June 16, 2012, 02:52:07 AM Locking doesn't prevent you from expressing your thoughts. Just create a new thread. In some cases it can potentially be misleading for people who find the first thread via a search and aren't aware of the other thread.Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: rjk on June 16, 2012, 02:52:29 AM Locking doesn't prevent you from expressing your thoughts. Just create a new thread. In some cases it can potentially be misleading for people who find the first thread via a search and aren't aware of the other thread.Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: deslok on June 16, 2012, 03:01:59 AM good to see the discussions haven't changed much, if a thread is of significant enough importance a moderator is usually resonable enough to unlock it
Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: dirtycat on June 16, 2012, 03:57:18 AM good to see the discussions haven't changed much, if a thread is of significant enough importance a moderator is usually resonable enough to unlock it if thats the case I hope a mod unlocks this: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75091.0 Im sure current and future ticket owners would like to be able to post their thoughts and ask questions BEFORE the raffle is over. Title: Re: Disallow locking of threads Post by: stochastic on June 16, 2012, 04:46:45 AM Locking doesn't prevent you from expressing your thoughts. Just create a new thread. In some cases it can potentially be misleading for people who find the first thread via a search and aren't aware of the other thread.I agree, especially when a lot of disinformation is being moved around. I think it is fine if the OP requests to the moderators to lock the thread for a good reason. If it is a lame reason then the mods can deny the request. |