Thread Locking

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:46 pm

So what's thread locking all about?????? Sorry minemodfurrher, were we boring you with the oldie thread?? Apologies.

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:54 pm

No, just something we've always done with threads appearing discussing how many posts we've got.

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:56 pm

Iain wrote:No, just something we've always done with threads appearing discussing how many posts we've got.

Aaah I see. :(

Stuey, thought it was cos you thought his uber-user idea was utterley fabulous and you are currently implementing it and he might win a prize for his innovation!!

tigerman · Post by **tigerman** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:10 pm

don't worry Ashby Rock Chick there seems to be more threads being locked these days than are being started, i myself can't see why these people are not aloud to ask these questions, why is it so wrong, can somebody please explain to me :?

RoyalBlueStuey · Post by **RoyalBlueStuey** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:19 pm

Ashby Rock Chick wrote: Stuey, thought it was cos you thought his uber-user idea was utterley fabulous and you are currently implementing it and he might win a prize for his innovation!!

That was, for me, the only logical conclusion!

Thanks for the vote of confidence ARC.

Iain if you do like my Uber-user idea how about having the avatar as the words "Stuey is ace"...sounds like a winner to me mate.

SB

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:09 pm

RoyalBlueStuey wrote:
Ashby Rock Chick wrote: Stuey, thought it was cos you thought his uber-user idea was utterley fabulous and you are currently implementing it and he might win a prize for his innovation!!
That was, for me, the only logical conclusion!

Thanks for the vote of confidence ARC.

Iain if you do like my Uber-user idea how about having the avatar as the words "Stuey is ace"...sounds like a winner to me mate.

SB

I think you're ace Stuey if no-one else does!! 8) Perhaps "God" would be better avatar wording.

RoyalBlueStuey · Post by **RoyalBlueStuey** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:15 pm

Ashby Rock Chick wrote: I think you're ace Stuey if no-one else does!! 8) Perhaps "God" would be better avatar wording.

"God"? I know I'm good but I wouldn't quite go that far mate.

:P

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:40 pm

RoyalBlueStuey wrote:
Ashby Rock Chick wrote: I think you're ace Stuey if no-one else does!! 8) Perhaps "God" would be better avatar wording.
"God"? I know I'm good but I wouldn't quite go that far mate. :P :P

Okay, maybe I got a bit carried away there. :oops: Okay then maybe "know it all" for the 5000 plus avator name or "Superhero"???? :P

Kinoulton · Post by **Kinoulton** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:16 pm

Mine says Gold Member.

This is similar to the soubriquet normally applied to David Beckham.

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:28 pm

tigerman wrote:don't worry Ashby Rock Chick there seems to be more threads being locked these days than are being started, i myself can't see why these people are not aloud to ask these questions, why is it so wrong, can somebody please explain to me :?

but weren't you one of those who was complaining about people posting rubbish and threads becoming silly?

tigerman · Post by **tigerman** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:44 pm

yes i was but what is wrong with asking a simple question & expecting an answer? its not a silly or rubbish post, its a proper sensible question from somebody who does not know the answer.

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:55 pm

I haven't got a clue how many posts equate to what avator....not something thats ever interested me in the slightest, but if I knew I'd tell you. The reason why we have always locked such threads is that it ALWAYS goes into discussion about people being delighted they are now gold users / comparing each others avators and finally someone posting 3 times for no reason because they are about to move up an avator. It is all to stop people trying to bump up their word count.

I repeat what I keep saying.... if anyone wants to help moderating I'd only be too happy to receive the help, given that I am fast getting fed up of Chit Chat.

Blob · Post by **Blob** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:18 pm

I have read numerous topics now where people are moaning at Iain, when as far as i can see he's doing a splendid job. For instance the intro topic, the last page was purely people talking about how they will buy balloons for later when they meet each other. Sure, maybhe you could have that on anohter topic, but not the intro! Have some commen sense...

Well done Iain

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:09 pm

Maybe a suggestion?

Could we make a sticky post at the top of this forum, regarding titles and post counts associated with them?

Tiger Cub is 1-49
Top Cat is 50-99
Senior Member is 100-349
Bronze Member is 350-499
Silver Member is 500-749
Gold Member is 750-999
Super User is 1000 upwards

Then hopefully people would be able just to look at the top and it would be there :)

possibly including an explanation that you cannot upload or use your own choice of avatar, you have to have the ones given by the site.

Could also include basic instructions on how to add a signature comment or poem etc to your posts.

IsraeliTiger · Post by **IsraeliTiger** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:14 pm

Alright guys, lay off. I personally disagreed with the NEWT being locked, but this rule (locking threads about post count) is perfectly logical and has been enforced throughout my time here. I'm starting to think you just want an excuse to criticise Iain, he's doing a fine job as far as I can see. On the political forum I used to moderate, such a thread (NEWT) would be deleted without any discussion or poll.
That said, I adapt depending on which forum I moderate (I've moderated a few), and would be more than happy to help you Iain. :)