remove thread locking by thread originators

[TCO]

I don't think that thread originators should be able to have their threads locked. The originator doesn't own the thread.

[Ming]

Nahhh... It's been done that way for a long time, and I see no reason to change it. Many times, the thread takes a turn that the originator doesn't like... their option as far as I'm concerned.

[Mercator]

I didn't even know it was possible.

[zulu9812]

Neither did I - how is it done?

[Ming]

Just PM a mod and ask for it to be closed... or deleted.

99.9999% of the time, I will do as the originator of the thread asks.

And no... regular posters can't lock threads

[TCO]

Originally posted by Ming
Many times, the thread takes a turn that the originator doesn't like... their option as far as I'm concerned.

That's kind of weenyish. Let's people start threads and than cry and take their ball home when ever they don't like the response. Much better to let the community speak. The originator doesn't "own" the thread. Other people who talk in the thread have a stake also.

[Mercator]

Oh, OK, I knew that... And I think it's a good thing.

[Ming]

Originally posted by GP
That's kind of weenyish. Let's people start threads and than cry and take their ball home when ever they don't like the response. Much better to let the community speak. The originator doesn't "own" the thread. Other people who talk in the thread have a stake also.

It usually has more to do with threadjacking... massive spamming... or personal insults.

And in my opinion... while the originator doesn't "own" the thread... the fact that they started it does give them the right to ask for it to be closed or deleted.

[Dauphin]

You can always start up a copy thread if it is that interesting.

[TCO]

Not a perfect solution, you often lose content and interest if forced to start another thread.

I agree that often spamming or threadjack is the problem. But it also happens with people unhappy with how an arguemtn turns out.

If it is spamming the mod should close the thread regardless, not dependant on originator wishes. Sometimes its not threadjacking but just the simple way a conversation turns. You wouldn't shut down a conversation in a room becuase the one who started it didn't like where it went.

Why not let the thread continue. Locking it does no good. Originator has to start a new thread in either case (if old one is left open or not.) Leaving it open at least leaves a safety valve.

[Ming]

I guess we will just have to agree to disagree.

Because I will continue honoring the requests in most cases... just like I have done in the past

[TCO]

Cool, Ming.

It was just some little thing that was nagging me and I finally realized it, so I posted it. I have no problem with policies at Poly being different from what I recommend.

[TCO]

You can go ahead and close this thread.

[Ming]

For some "strange" reason... I was tempted to "not" honor your request

But nahhhhhhhhhh.... case closed