How To Get a Thread Locked

[Winnipeger]

Short of venturing into the realm of politics, which is explicitly verboten around here (and a good thing that!), sometimes a thread seems to be buzzing along, replete with various dissertations on subjects related to—at least tangentially—the enjoyment of this pastime, and of this here forum, when seemingly (to me at least) out of the blue, one of our illustrious and venerated mods, in their wisdom or prudence or what-have-you, sees fit to shut down the discussion, just when, in the eyes of some, it may finally about to start becoming interesting. Whereas some threads seem to carry on their merry way, even being revived years after the original post set them in motion, certain threads seem to have a half life of only a day or two. This is all above my head. I just find it curious. So what DOES it take to get a thread locked around here?

 

[gamzultovah]

Saying “I’M OFFENDED!”

IBTL…..

 

[verporchting]

Well, that does it, now “I’m Offended!”



IBTL

 

[captainsousie]

Short of venturing into the realm of politics, which is explicitly verboten around here (and a good thing that!), sometimes a thread seems to be buzzing along, replete with various dissertations on subjects related to—at least tangentially—the enjoyment of this pastime, and of this here forum, when seemingly (to me at least) out of the blue, one of our illustrious and venerated mods, in their wisdom or prudence or what-have-you, sees fit to shut down the discussion, just when, in the eyes of some, it may finally about to start becoming interesting. Whereas some threads seem to carry on their merry way, even being revived years after the original post set them in motion, certain threads seem to have a half life of only a day or two. This is all above my head. I just find it curious. So what DOES it take to get a thread locked around here?

Sometimes the offending posts are removed. Other times, my guess is, that their spidey senses start tingling and they stop the issue before it can really get rolling. Another possible reason is that the tolerance level of some posters is much higher than the ones who police the place (interpret that how you will).

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Jesus feels that threads are opportunities to challenge the Pharisees while the Pope would like to see restraint born of human kindness. God just tosses an apple in the mix from time to time.

What was the question?

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

That didn’t lock it?

Seriously, I’d guess politics, religion, dead horse beating and ………… moderator baiting.

 

[georged]

So what DOES it take to get a thread locked around here?

If Canadians are involved in any way, shape, or form.

Next question?

 

[gamzultovah]

If Canadians are involved in any way, shape, or form.

Next question?

Wrong pipe forum…

 

[LeafErikson]

 

[didimauw]

Short of venturing into the realm of politics, which is explicitly verboten around here (and a good thing that!), sometimes a thread seems to be buzzing along, replete with various dissertations on subjects related to—at least tangentially—the enjoyment of this pastime, and of this here forum, when seemingly (to me at least) out of the blue, one of our illustrious and venerated mods, in their wisdom or prudence or what-have-you, sees fit to shut down the discussion, just when, in the eyes of some, it may finally about to start becoming interesting. Whereas some threads seem to carry on their merry way, even being revived years after the original post set them in motion, certain threads seem to have a half life of only a day or two. This is all above my head. I just find it curious. So what DOES it take to get a thread locked around here?

For starters, threads like this.

Also, the fun part of being a mod is WE can choose! Don't like him? Lock it. He's ugly? Lock it. Dudes looking for my Pegasus? LOCKED.

 

[gamzultovah]

For starters, threads like this.

Also, the fun part of being a mod is WE can choose! Don't like him? Lock it. He's ugly? Lock it. Dudes looking for my Pegasus? LOCKED.

You talkin about me (well, everything except the Pegasus)?

 

[didimauw]

You talkin about me (well, everything except the Pegasus)?

You know I can't say it out loud. I'll tell u yes in a pm.

 

[Chasing Embers]

 

[VDL_Piper]

For starters, threads like this.

Also, the fun part of being a mod is WE can choose! Don't like him? Lock it. He's ugly? Lock it. Dudes looking for my Pegasus? LOCKED.

He's ugly?.........I resemble that remark

 

[brian64]

If Canadians are involved in any way, shape, or form.

Next question?

Especially the French ones.

 

[canucklehead]

If Canadians are involved in any way, shape, or form.

Next question?

 

[verporchting]

God Bless the Mods, each and every one of them for the BS they “moderate”.

Even if they are beauty challenged.

 

[Bbailey324]

Yep.

 

[didimauw]

Yep.

NO

 

[jpmcwjr]

Enough BS to swamp a Hummer.

OP: PM me links to the threads you have questions of. Anyone else can also send me a link to other threads of great interest

This will be locked until there's some meat on the bone.