Closing Out Threads

New Mexico Rambler · 12-28-2009, 09:16 AM

How do you close out a thread? I did one about replacing me battery a couple months ago - but now want to be able to show that thread closed(?). More importantly, threads where people post SSR Items for sale - then two years after all the items have been sold - the thread resurfaces. I've seen "CLOSED" captions before - but don't believe a lot of us know how to do it. HELP?

DOOPHUS · 12-28-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by New Mexico Rambler

How do you close out a thread? I did one about replacing me battery a couple months ago - but now want to be able to show that thread closed(?). More importantly, threads where people post SSR Items for sale - then two years after all the items have been sold - the thread resurfaces. I've seen "CLOSED" captions before - but don't believe a lot of us know how to do it. HELP?

Not 100% certain on this one, NMR . . . but I believe the "thread close power" is strictly reserved for moderators.

by the way, GREAT IDEA to close those old buggers.

ZsSSR · 12-28-2009, 09:31 AM

Threads only get "closed" (or locked) if a moderator or administrator locks it for some reason. Otherwise they are always open for further discussion. "Normal" posters like you and I don't have that option.

New Mexico Rambler · 12-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Oh - OK. I'm not trying to cause any trouble here - just stop people from resurrecting dead issues. I have gained a LOT of knowledge rooting around in old threads - so maybe "CLOSING" a thread wouldn't be appropriate. How about making it "INACTIVE" or of historical value?

LTs SSR · 12-28-2009, 09:58 AM

No worries New Mexico Rambler... It does take a moderator to close a thread and its not something that is done too often. Even in sales that are completed, cuz you never know how something will be used... ie... someone bumped up a shirt thread that was no longer being made.. which inspired some to get new shirts made. It doesn't do any harm leaving them open... so we do..

New Mexico Rambler · 12-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Okee Dokee - just trying to understand the process - not hose it up. THANKS

DOOPHUS · 12-28-2009, 10:27 AM

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Okee Dokee - just trying to understand the process - not hose it up. THANKS

Here's an option . . .

LOCKING an old thread making it READ ONLY and available for research purposes but not available for posting. This would really make sense for those For Sale threads after the item or items have been sold.

New Mexico Rambler · 12-28-2009, 10:29 AM

That's what I was thinking about

DOOPHUS · 12-28-2009, 10:46 AM

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That's what I was thinking about

Brilliant minds always . . . (whoooooops, I forgot the rest of that saying).

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WOW_FCTR · 12-28-2009, 10:53 AM

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That's what I was thinking about

If the person who started the thread requests that it be closed, a moderator will do that. But we moderators do not have time to read every thread/post and then try to PM people about what has been sold or not sold, so it is up to the thread starter

Moderator

BlueStreak · 12-28-2009, 11:32 AM

Just remember to go back and edit the original to show all items sold and that should take care of it.

RUN ROD RUN · 12-28-2009, 11:35 AM

As for selling something on the forum, I think the seller should either clear the first post that listing that items for sell or edit the first post with a simple note saying "ITEMS ARE SOLD THANK YOU FOR LOOKING"
That my $.02.

abadssr · 12-28-2009, 11:36 AM

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As for selling something on the forum, I think the seller should either clear the first post that listing that items for sell or edit the first post with a simple note saying "ITEMS ARE SOLD THANK YOU FOR LOOKING"
That my $.02.

yea what he said

DOOPHUS · 12-28-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

As for selling something on the forum, I think the seller should either clear the first post that listing that items for sell or edit the first post with a simple note saying "ITEMS ARE SOLD THANK YOU FOR LOOKING"
That my $.02.

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yea what he said

. . . another excellent idea / suggestion!

Marc NY · 01-02-2010, 08:49 AM

As previously mentioned we do not close threads unless there is a real need to do so. If someone wants their thread closed they should PM one of our Moderators or Administrators for their help.

We usually keep all threads open in case there is more interest in that topic in the future. Sometimes leaving it open can restart an old topic like Linda has mentioned above. BTW: As John has stated reading every post and PMing each and every member to see if they want their thread to be closed down is a lot of unnecessary work for all our Moderators.

Again, only the original owners (starter) of a thread should contact one of us if they feel a need that their thread should be closed and or locked down.

Note: Those that are selling parts should post that their parts/SSR/memorabilia are indeed sold.

crazyrtr53 · 01-02-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

As for selling something on the forum, I think the seller should either clear the first post that listing that items for sell or edit the first post with a simple note saying "ITEMS ARE SOLD THANK YOU FOR LOOKING"
That my $.02.

Here's a penny back in change, that idea sucks...

RUN ROD RUN · 01-02-2010, 10:08 AM

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Here's a penny back in change, that idea sucks...

You got a better idea? Then post it!

crazyrtr53 · 01-02-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

You got a better idea? Then post it!

Don't get your thong in a bunch, just taken a poke at you...