How do you close a thread you created?

Thread starter chrisalviola
Start date Jan 8, 2012

In summary, to close a thread you created on a forum or discussion board, you will need moderator privileges and look for an option to "close" or "lock" the thread. Social media platforms do not have this feature, but you can delete your own posts to stop the discussion. Reasons for closing a thread include resolving a topic, preventing spam or inappropriate comments, or limiting discussion length. A closed thread will still be visible but cannot have new comments or replies. If you have moderator privileges, you can reopen a closed thread by looking for an option to "reopen" or "unlock" it.

Jan 8, 2012

chrisalviola

I want to close a tread or topic i created

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Jan 9, 2012

Borek

Mentor

You can't. But you can use Report button and ask Mentors to lock the thread. No guarantee it will be done.

1. How do I close a thread I created on a forum or discussion board?

To close a thread that you created on a forum or discussion board, you will need to have moderator privileges. Look for an option to "close" or "lock" the thread, usually located near the top or bottom of the thread. This will prevent any further comments or replies from being added.

2. Can I close a thread on a social media platform like Twitter or Facebook?

No, social media platforms do not have a feature to close or lock threads. However, you can delete your own posts or comments on the thread to stop the discussion.

3. Why would I want to close a thread I created?

There are a few reasons you may want to close a thread you created. This can prevent any further discussion on a topic that has been resolved, prevent spam or inappropriate comments, or limit the length of a discussion.

4. What happens to a closed thread?

A closed thread will still be visible to others, but they will not be able to add any new comments or replies. It will remain in its current state until it is deleted by a moderator or the platform's automatic cleanup process.

5. Can I reopen a closed thread?

Yes, if you have moderator privileges, you can usually reopen a thread that you have previously closed. Look for an option to "reopen" or "unlock" the thread and it will become active again for comments and replies.