[Question] Why do threads with the names of users get locked?

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 10-22-2016, 07:44 PM

Looking through this section, pretty much every thread with the name of any user gets locked, but why?

I read the forum rules, and while there is a rule to respect other members, it doesn't specifically say that talking about other users is not allowed, atleast if its in a way thats doesn't include attacking or harassing, like the threads "Where's netkeeper" and "what happened to C42 and ToTheNines?", I'm sure they weren't made with the intention of trolling/flaming so why lock them?

**Machias Banshee** · 10-22-2016, 08:39 PM

Threads like those have typically become troll-ridden and end up needing to be locked. We just cut it short to prevent the problem from occurring.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 10-23-2016, 10:18 AM

My "Cylons Reviews X-Men" or whatever thread has survived just fine. If a thread is made that is inductive to trolling, it's gonna get shut down.

10-22-2016, 07:44 PM	#1
FredWolfLeonardo This ***** used to be Fun Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aotearoa New Zealand Posts: 5,375	Why do threads with the names of users get locked? Looking through this section, pretty much every thread with the name of any user gets locked, but why? I read the forum rules, and while there is a rule to respect other members, it doesn't specifically say that talking about other users is not allowed, atleast if its in a way thats doesn't include attacking or harassing, like the threads "Where's netkeeper" and "what happened to C42 and ToTheNines?", I'm sure they weren't made with the intention of trolling/flaming so why lock them? Last edited by FredWolfLeonardo; 10-22-2016 at 07:51 PM.

10-23-2016, 10:18 AM	#3
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	My "Cylons Reviews X-Men" or whatever thread has survived just fine. If a thread is made that is inductive to trolling, it's gonna get shut down. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

10-22-2016, 08:39 PM	#2
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Threads like those have typically become troll-ridden and end up needing to be locked. We just cut it short to prevent the problem from occurring.