Auto-lock old threads - might help the mods...

[Don]

Ted - just a suggestion that may help out the mods.

From time to time seriously ancient threads get resurrected - frankly with little more to add to them. Inane postings like "I AGREE!" on a year old thread are somewhat pointless. There's an, admittedly amusing, example "emergency contraception". Usually some mod happens along and it gets locked.

How about a feature wherein threads where the last post was over, say, six weeks ago become locked automatically - or perhaps only a "mod" can post to them? That way the old dinosaurs won't resurface.

Clearly this could be parameter driven and have varying time periods for different fora - say two weeks for the "Pie And Piston", four weeks for "General Gassing", twelve weeks for "SP&L", three weeks for "Advanced Driving" and so on...whatever you happen to think is best.

[pdV6]

How about allowing the thread author to then resurrect it if there are furher developments?

[PetrolTed]

It's not been a major problem to date really. If it was to become one then implementing your solution would certainly be appropriate.

[pentoman]

Yes I find it very handy to add to old threads.

[GregE240]

The Civic Type-R thread was a real case in point.

If it was a dog, you'd have had it put down.

[PetrolTed]

What a classic thread. Never written a more controversial review than that one!

[Podie]

.. but is it as good as a Leon Cupra R..?

[cotty]

anonymous said:

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I agree, sometimes I kickstart old threads rather than open a new one on the same subject and end up with two threads.

Otherwise the search function becomes redundant unless you link to the old locked thread which means you end up with two threads again

[Jaglover]

anonymous said:

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Yes

Think of the SP&L thread where we are waiting to hear the results of a court case.

Or perhaps you might wish to resurrect a movie thread to post your thoughts after seeing it.