Does closing of threads have consequences for the "karma" of their OP?

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Closing a thread typically does not carry consequences for the original poster (OP), especially if no warning was given. The final post in a closed thread usually explains the reason for its closure, often from a mentor. Concerns about permanent bans due to closed threads are generally unfounded if there was no prior warning. The frequency of thread closures can vary, but they are a common part of forum management. Understanding these guidelines can help alleviate worries about forum participation and karma.
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Several my threads were closed, though I didn't get a warning. I am not an old member of this forum, and it is unclear for me, what does closing a thread mean, how often such closings occur, and do they increase the risk of a final ban of their OP. Please help me with this.
Those who remember my threads of this forum - am I risking of being permanently banned?
 
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If a thread was closed and you didn't receive a warning, there are no consequences for you to worry about.
If a thread is closed, the final post in the thread usually will be a post from the mentor who closed it and why it was closed. I don't know which threads you're talking about, so can't say anything about why they were closed.
 
Thread closed -- the question was asked and answered.
 
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