Locking system?

[Zilten 369]

Hey there

 

I know the mods get annoyed when topics which are 2 months old (or more) are bumped up, so what if there was a system which automagically locked topics which were 2 months old?

 

BUT ZILTEN!!! WHAT IF THE OWNER WANTS TO UPDATE THE TOPIC!

 

Well, they can just inform a mod through the use of the "report this post" function and it will be swiftly unlocked for updating, thus renewing the topic for another 2 months.

 

Ciao.

[Mooshim 2k]

You know, that would just become more annoying for moderators and stuff if they're getting PMs to unlock topics that "magically" locked themselves.

 

People can see the report button, and they know to click it when a topic is bumped.


Plus someone might have a vital question for that topic (possibly a rig), and rather than a PM, more people can help and see for themselves.

 

Sorry, but I really don't see it :/

[Zilten 369]

 

Plus someone might have a vital question for that topic (possibly a rig), and rather than a PM, more people can help and see for themselves.

 

 

Thats still against the rules.

[Mooshim 2k]

Thats still against the rules.

Not strictly:

• Do not revive dead topics

  A topic is "dead" if the latest reply is more than 2 months old. Rather than bumping them to the top, start a new topic. You may revive your own topics, as long as you add new information.

I think you're still allowed to do so.

On my topic someone bumped it and asked a question - they weren't reported/removed.

[Emunator 3.1k]

I have to agree with Mooshim, the OP can simply report his own topic or message a mod and we'll lock.

It isn't annoying at all and isn't a hassle.

Infact, I'd encourage it.

[ÜberKiller 7.5k]

This system would probably double the reports that happens. It's up to the community to let the mods know when these things happens. Because while mods have all-seeing eyes, they don't catch the actions behind the rocks.

[Ocelot 2.6k]

What I think would be nice is if topic creators had the option to lock their own topics. I can see the exploits, but members can take charge if things get out of hand in their domain too, I think we should be able to let old topics die or prevent flame or further discussion on topics that aren't necessarily breaking any rules.