How to discuss locking of a thread?

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If a thread is locked and you believe it shouldn't be, the guidelines suggest contacting a mentor for clarification. You can find mentor information through the "staff" link on the forum. Alternatively, you can report the thread by clicking the "report" button on the last post and outlining your concerns in the report box. This report will be visible to all mentors and administrators, who may consider reopening the thread if warranted. Engaging with the reporting process is a common way to address such issues in the forum.
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Recently a thread was locked and I thought it shouldn't have been. I read the guidelines and it told me to contact the mentor, but I don't know who that is. So now what?
 
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The "staff" link at the top of each page links to

https://www.physicsforums.com/help/mentorforums/

Maybe a better option would be to go to the last post in thread, and click on "report" at the left. In the report box, outline your concerns. Your report will be viewable by all mentors.
 
As George has said, use the REPORT post button and write your reasons there. All the mentors and the admin will see your report. There have been threads that had been reopened before, so it is not unusual for us to do that.

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