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Allow users to lock their own threads?

Postby JediSonic » Mon Aug 02, 2004 2:03 pm

Ive seen several cases where the thread starter will say "lock this thread please" which not only makes it take longer to lock but also bumps it to the top.. the exact opposite of what the person wanted!

Personally I havent had a problem with it but I was thinking it might be a nice little feature to allow users to lock their own threads.
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Postby uc pseudonym » Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:40 pm

I see your logic, but I can also see possible abuses. Unless the other mods wish to discuss the issue, I don't think it justifies giving that particular power to most users.

Also, they could PM a moderator. That would avoid a bump.
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Postby Ashley » Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:51 pm

I agree with UC--a pm is a nice, discreet way of getting our attention if you really want it, and I don't think many "lock this please!" requests take long to process--we try to move quickly and usually are already watching a thread by the time it gets to that stage. So I wouldn't think putting this power into the hands of the members would be a very viable option at this point.
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Postby Zarn Ishtare » Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:53 pm

However, it might be a gesture of faith in the members...of course, its so open to abuse it might undo any good it creates...just my worthless penny and a half.
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Postby uc pseudonym » Tue Aug 03, 2004 6:42 pm

The question is if that is a gesture we wish to make... and I feel relatively certain the answer to that question will be in the negative sense.
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Postby Fsiphskilm » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:33 pm

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Postby uc pseudonym » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:55 am

As far as I know, we are under no obligation to lock threads when asked. I know that where I am concerned I lock threads only when they are becoming volatile or should be locked. Threads like the one you mentioned we (and I believe I can speak for the staff) generally leave open, because, as you said, there could be useful extended conversation.
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Postby JediSonic » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:41 pm

Okay, you guys brought up some good points on how it could be abused, etc.

So now that I have my answer, could someone lock this thread? :lol: jk
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Postby Heart of Sword » Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:58 pm

I don't agree with it. What purpose would there be for mods?
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Postby Vyse » Fri Aug 06, 2004 5:18 pm

Heart of Sword wrote:I don't agree with it. What purpose would there be for mods?


Stopping users that cause trouble, the same pupose they have now ;)
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Postby Rev. Doc » Fri Aug 06, 2004 5:29 pm

Rule number 1: You never issue keys to the inmates at the asylum.
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Postby JediSonic » Fri Aug 06, 2004 6:13 pm

lol that would only work if the subject of this thread was "allow users to unban themselves" XD
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Postby Mithrandir » Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:23 pm

Rev. Doc wrote:Rule number 1: You never issue keys to the inmates at the asylum.

I tried so very hard not to post here. :lol: Well done. It's nice to see humor that carries an alternate meaning. I'm going to be chuckling about this one for some time now.




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Postby uc pseudonym » Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:04 pm

JediSonic wrote:Okay, you guys brought up some good points on how it could be abused, etc.

So now that I have my answer, could someone lock this thread? :lol: jk


Lock it yourself.

Actually, if we could avoid posting any more here, unless someone truly has something new to add to the discussion, it would probably be for the best.
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