Mystified about locking of compliments thread

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In summary, the conversation discusses the locking and unlocking of a thread on the Physics Forums website. The participants speculate about the reasons for the thread being locked and whether it was a mistake or intentional. They also joke about the moderators and forum owner. One participant suggests that the locking of the thread may have been a planned move to increase traffic on the website.
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Looks like Greg locked it. Might be a mistake -- he had to move it from a different forum into Feedback, so it might have been a misclick. I'll check with him.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
The thread is now unlocked
OK :smile:
 
  • #5
Just curious..misclick??
 
  • #6
surajt88 said:
Just curious..misclick??
He goofed. :tongue2:
 
  • #7
Evo said:
He goofed. :tongue2:

lol.. Hope he doesn't goof in "forum owner thingies"..
 
  • #8
Evo said:
He goofed. :tongue2:

What? Greg, our fearless leader GOOFED? Hm ... maybe that avatar is not so far off after all :smile:
 
  • #9
Evo said:
He goofed. :tongue2:

phinds said:
What? Greg, our fearless leader GOOFED? Hm ... maybe that avatar is not so far off after all :smile:

Maybe not a goof but planed. Look how many new clicks PF is getting because of it. :biggrin: He IS the man you know. :approve:
 

1. What is the "locking" of a thread in a forum or online discussion?

The "locking" of a thread refers to the action of preventing any further comments or replies from being posted in that particular thread. This is typically done by moderators or administrators in order to maintain the integrity and organization of the discussion.

2. Why would a compliments thread need to be locked?

A compliments thread may need to be locked if it has become too long or overwhelming to manage, or if it has deviated from its original purpose and is no longer promoting positivity and encouragement. Locking the thread can also prevent any potential conflicts or inappropriate comments from being posted.

3. Can a locked thread be unlocked?

In most cases, yes, a locked thread can be unlocked by the moderators or administrators. However, this decision is usually made on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on the reason for locking the thread in the first place.

4. What are some common reasons for locking a compliments thread?

Some common reasons for locking a compliments thread include: excessive length and difficulty in managing, off-topic or inappropriate comments, and potential conflicts or arguments arising between participants. Additionally, if the thread has served its purpose and is no longer actively promoting positivity, it may be locked to encourage new discussions.

5. Is it common for forums or online discussions to lock threads?

Yes, it is quite common for forums or online discussions to lock threads in order to maintain order and ensure the discussion stays on track. It is a common practice used by moderators and administrators to prevent any potential issues or disruptions within the community.

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