Purpose of Locking a Thread = Somewhat pointless ?

[isekii]

When a Mod locks a thread it attacts more attention.
Sure it goes away after awhile, but it definitely gets more attention than normal threads.
So what's the point of just locking the thread ?

Why not clear the post and lock the thread. Is clearing stuff that's posted initially against the rules/laws ?

 

[Fingolfin269]

You're right. I had no desire to read the ISP post until it was locked a minute ago.

 

[Kalvin00]

Mods are too lazy to clear a thread.









Just kidding, of course... 😛

 

[EmperorIQ]

i think the purpose of leaving the thread is to show people an example of what isn't welcome.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
i think the purpose of leaving the thread is to show people an example of what isn't welcome.

 

[zodder]

Makes sense to me.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Mods at time will remove an offending post within a decent thread.

Most locks occur when the thread subject is not tolerated by either the rules, common sense, good taste or is a good thread gone bad.

 

[Sundog]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
or is a good thread gone bad.

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[olds]

Originally posted by: Sundog

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
or is a good thread gone bad.

[Big Announcer Voice]

Now, for the first time ever "GOOD THREADS GONE BAD"!!! Available for the first time ever in this comprehensive two disk series. Have your credit cards ready, this is a limited offer available to the first 2000 customers!

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"GOOD THREADS GONE BAD"
Sounds like a show on FOX.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
"GOOD THREADS GONE BAD"
Sounds like a show on FOX.

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Edit to add pronouns where appropriate.