On the forum display, there is a special icon for threads that are closed.

Do normal members need to know this info?

If a thread has unread messages, do you make a decision to read it based on whether or not its closed?

I find the users dislike it when a thread is closed, so I rarely close them... but when I do, someone usually asks about it fairly quickly without me needing to draw attention to it. And then the same topic usually gets brought up in 15 new threads LOL!

If a thread in a specific discussion is closed by me I tend to inform all posters why, by posting a final msg.

I wish there was a feature that let the mod that closes the thread to enter a message without bumping the thread. So a thread message, but not actually a post.

As soon as a thread is closed, there's like 10x the amount of views 'cuz everyone wants to know why it was closed ;)

Yep, that's about right! (Everyone wanting to know why it's closed) :lol:

Yep, that's about right! (Everyone wanting to know why it's closed) :lol:



bann em, thats always fun lol:D;) or you could screw with them and take all there powers away

I always post a message as to why it is closed.
If it is spam, I mostly snip the link and close the thread.

Whenever I close a thread, I find it to be a habit to post why said thread is closed, and I usually give a detailed explanation as well. However, that's just me. :p Usually for a spam thread, I usually just delete it, or send it to a spam archives if that particular site has one set up. :P

Yeah, I always post why a thread was closed. Otherwise users bug me and ask why it's closed, and on some communities I've seen it turn into outright rebellion under the heading of forced censorship. :)

I usually post a reason why the thread is closed.

If a thread in a specific discussion is closed by me I tend to inform all posters why, by posting a final msg.
I too am a fan of telling people why a thread has been closed.

More often than not it is a slightly contentious thread that gets closed, and often putting a short reason why can help with the PR of the forum, rather than looking like an arbitrary decision which can put members off.

I usually close the thread and leave a reason why, and if I have to, point out to specific people what they should and shouldn't have done. I also tell people that if they wish, they can PM me to discuss specifics, and I do also tell them that if they wish, they may start the thread again.

Yeah, usually a detailed explanation would save me 3-4 PM replies. I have a very small amount of posters, and its like, my site wouldnt be posted on at all if it werent for those 3-4 people. When I close a thread, red flags go up everywhere. The forum that has most fame on my site is the debate forum so, thats a lock waiting to happen *wink*.

~Alkah

Yeah, usually a detailed explanation would save me 3-4 PM replies. I have a very small amount of posters, and its like, my site wouldnt be posted on at all if it werent for those 3-4 people. When I close a thread, red flags go up everywhere. The forum that has most fame on my site is the debate forum so, thats a lock waiting to happen *wink*.

~Alkah
Especially if politics are involved. :p

Especially if politics are involved. :p

Actually, thats usually the case. We just had a debate over the U.S involvement in Iraq. Let me tell you, I got fedup and just posted this :(

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Actually, thats usually the case. We just had a debate over the U.S involvement in Iraq. Let me tell you, I got fedup and just posted this :(

http://www.cobrasbistro.com/threadlocked.JPG

Ha!

Mind if I borrow that? Really cool. :D

Go right ahead! I got anotherone I like to use on knucleheads I ban!

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well i think when you are a member on a first forum..he or she knows it..
but if it is the first time h/she must read the FAQ

ilearned from a moderator i know

I usually leave a closing message as to why its was closed as alot of other members have stated. Its better to inform everyone.

I ussaly tell members when a thread is closed because knowledge is power, and users like knowledge

Yaa, i post a message as to why it is closed too.. :)

if you close a thread the normal members can post and tehy just see an icon that says closed.