Why are some threads marked "not open for further replies"?

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Threads are marked "not open for further replies" primarily due to violations of forum rules or to prevent pointless discussions. Threads older than 2011 or 2012 are typically closed to avoid "necroposting," where users respond to outdated topics. Mentors have the authority to open or close threads and can post in closed ones, though this is uncommon. Users may find some threads still open for replies but inaccessible to them due to moderation decisions. Understanding these rules helps clarify the forum's structure and user engagement policies.
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And why are there some threads that are still open for further replies but not to me?
 
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Some threads are closed because they violate the forum rules or further discussion would be pointless.
Cliff Hanley said:
And why are there some threads that are still open for further replies but not to me?
Do you have an example?
Mentors can open and close threads and they can also post in closed threads, but that rarely happens, mainly for moderation purposes.
 
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Also, all threads older than about 2011 or 2012 are closed, to prevent people from "necroposting" in old threads whose participants may not even be here any more.
 
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mfb said:
Some threads are closed because they violate the forum rules or further discussion would be pointless.
Do you have an example?
Mentors can open and close threads and they can also post in closed threads, but that rarely happens, mainly for moderation purposes.
Thanks. There was an example or two in amongst the threads on probability but save going back through them all I can't cite one here.
 
jtbell said:
Also, all threads older than about 2011 or 2012 are closed, to prevent people from "necroposting" in old threads whose participants may not even be here any more.
Thanks. 'Necroposting' made me laugh.
 

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