Closed Threads: Did I Do Something Wrong?

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The discussion revolves around a misunderstanding regarding the status of certain threads on Physics Forums, where the original poster mistakenly believed they were closed due to a confusing icon resembling a bomb. The poster expressed concern about being the last to post in those threads, questioning if they had done something wrong. Other participants clarified that the threads were not actually closed and humorously commented on the icon's appearance, suggesting it looks like a bomb rather than a person. This led to a light-hearted exchange about the icon's design and its potential for misinterpretation. The conversation highlights the importance of clear visual cues in online forums.
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But they are not locked. :confused:
 
What are you talking about, they are not closed.
 
Ooops... I mistook the "bomb" image to mean closed. And then I'm more used to the "post reply" button being on the right, instead of the left so I couldn't find it. Stupid mistake. :(
 
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Ooops... I mistook the "bomb" image to mean closed. And then I'm more used to the "post reply" button being on the right, instead of the left so I couldn't find it. Stupid mistake. :(
Bomb image? What bomb image? :confused:
 
[PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif

Everybody take cover! It's a bomb!
 
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dav2008 said:
[PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif

Everybody take cover! It's a bomb!
:smile: :smile: Ok, they do look like bombs.
 
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dav2008 said:
[PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif

Everybody take cover! It's a bomb!
Oh! :smile: They're supposed to be little people. :smile: But, now I see how they could be confused with little bombs.
 
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Ye gads, I had to stare at it for a minute before I could even imagine how it resembled a person!
 
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Oh! :smile: They're supposed to be little people. :smile: But, now I see how they could be confused with little bombs.
OMG those are people? I always wondered what they were...I never though about bombs though
 
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[PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif

Everybody take cover! It's a bomb!
I thought they looked like envelopes with a http://www.pineapple-girl.com/waxseals.htm or pull-tab on them. :rolleyes:
 
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