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Can I ask a question?

odditblue
odditblue Posts: 34 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
OK, I'll probably get slammed for just asking... but why are some topics locked after a while? I can't tell they are locked until I try to go in and post a reply, and suddenly I get a message the topic is locked.... What's up with that? Is it a private conversation? If so, why can I still see it? It's kind of frustrating... is there a problem with topics continuing forever or something?
I could use some explanations. Please be kind, I'm not trying to open any cans of worms, I just don't get it.
:embarassed:

Replies

  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I think they lock topics if they get too heated or if things are said that maybe shouldn't be, etc. I think it's just to lock it down to stop the debate from continuing on.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    double.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    It gets locked when a certain # of people have replied on it, then it is full....usually it will continue on another thread.
  • snookeroo
    snookeroo Posts: 2,263 Member
    I believe a topic gets locked after a topic reaches a 500 post threshold.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    both answers are correct. when it reaches 500 posts, or the 20th page, the thread has reached its capacity, and will be continued on a new one, which you can find a link to on the very last post of the thread.

    if a thread becomes too dramatic or heated, Mike or Al can also lock it to shut down the conversation. this happens less often, thankfully :)
  • odditblue
    odditblue Posts: 34 Member
    Thank you to everyone! I am enlightened today. :happy:
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