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And why are there some threads that are still open for further replies but not to me?
Do you have an example?Cliff Hanley said:And why are there some threads that are still open for further replies but not to me?
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.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. 'Necroposting' made me laugh.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.
Some threads are marked "not open for further replies" because the original poster or forum moderator has closed the thread to prevent any additional comments or responses.
Yes, you can still view the thread even if it is marked "not open for further replies." The thread will remain visible on the forum, but you will not be able to add any new comments or replies to it.
A thread may be marked "not open for further replies" for various reasons. It could be because the discussion has become irrelevant or outdated, the thread has devolved into inappropriate or offensive comments, or the original question has been sufficiently answered.
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