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Old 07-08-2012, 10:46   #1
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Viewing locked threads?
When you see a locked thread, does your curiosity compel you to view it, to see what was being said, and what caused it to be locked?
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Old 07-08-2012, 10:48   #2
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When you see a locked thread, does your curiosity compel you to view it, to see what was being said, and what caused it to be locked?
Yes it does. What puzzles me sometimes is why some locked threads have a message from DS Forum Support at the end explaining why it was locked, whilst other locked threads don't have a message from DS Forum Support at the end?
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Old 07-08-2012, 10:53   #3
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Yes it does. What puzzles me sometimes is why some locked threads have a message from DS Forum Support at the end explaining why it was locked, whilst other locked threads don't have a message from DS Forum Support at the end?
Sometimes threads are locked at the request of the thread starter, the mods don't always comment at the end of those.
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Old 07-08-2012, 10:59   #4
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Sometimes threads are locked at the request of the thread starter, the mods don't always comment at the end of those.
Well if that was true then there is no reason why the mods couldn’t disclose that as the reason for locking a thread.

I was just reading an intensely interesting thread only to find it has been locked for no apparent reason, that shows disrespect for forum members.
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:01   #5
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No, because most of the offending posts will have been removed.
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:02   #6
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What is irritating is being in the middle of writing a long post and then they lock it before you post so you have wasted 10 minutes lol
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:22   #7
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Well if that was true then there is no reason why the mods couldn’t disclose that as the reason for locking a thread.

I was just reading an intensely interesting thread only to find it has been locked for no apparent reason, that shows disrespect for forum members.

Me too, wonder if it was the same thread
...Although, I think it is pretty obvious why it was locked...
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:24   #8
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What is irritating is being in the middle of writing a long post and then they lock it before you post so you have wasted 10 minutes lol
Especially when you've also done a bit of research to back the post up.
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:30   #9
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What is irritating is being in the middle of writing a long post and then they lock it before you post so you have wasted 10 minutes lol
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Especially when you've also done a bit of research to back the post up.
This, it grinds my gears more than anything. Especially if you are replying to either numerous posts or answering numerous questions and you've spent ages setting each paragraph and retort out neatly and nicely just to hit the return key to find "You do not have permission to view this page...." or whatever it says
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:47   #10
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This, it grinds my gears more than anything. Especially if you are replying to either numerous posts or answering numerous questions and you've spent ages setting each paragraph and retort out neatly and nicely just to hit the return key to find "You do not have permission to view this page...." or whatever it says
It has happened with me before, and I simply got an error message appear saying "Sorry! This thread is closed!"
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Old 07-08-2012, 11:51   #11
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All i know is DON'T ever post anything on the McCann's those always get locked down.
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Old 07-08-2012, 12:16   #12
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Yes! I'm viewing a thread now named "Deleted" just out of pure curiosity
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Old 07-08-2012, 12:38   #13
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Yes because I'm so nosey
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Old 07-08-2012, 14:04   #14
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Yes because I'm so nosey
Well I just had a problem with my bank and I was just soaking up the loads of good advice......
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Old 07-08-2012, 14:17   #15
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All the time, I get curious.
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Old 07-08-2012, 14:34   #16
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Yes! I'm viewing a thread now named "Deleted" just out of pure curiosity
Enjoy it whilst it lasts!
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Old 07-08-2012, 14:44   #17
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Sometimes. And sometimes I can't work out just what got it locked, but then I suppose all the offending posts have been deleted.
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