Don't Lock Threads

[Brad Watson - Miami]

I see many threads that are locked. I write on many forums and most don't do this. I see no benefit in locking them.

 

[Mental Avenger]

Those locked threads are the old threads, recovered from the previous Space,com forums called Uplink, which was closed 10 years ago. It appears that the Administrators want to start anew with fresh new topics and new threads by new (and returning) members. Those old threads are probably kept for reference, like a Reference Library. Most subjects and issues were debated in great detail on Uplink in those threads, by many very well informed members. You may find useful information there for most of your questions or interests.

The search function on the Forum List main page is labeled “Have a question? Our experts have answers.” That title may be a bit misleading. It will actually take you to a list of links to all of the old threads, in reverse chronological order, that include the topic for which you are searching. The search options there are obvious.

That is just my opinion. Moderators may have a better or more correct answer.

 

[Brad Watson - Miami]

@Mental Avenger ,

Thanks for informing me. I vote for them to be unlocked.

 

[Mental Avenger]

I hope my explanation is sufficiently correct to answer newcomers' question about the locked threads until the Moderators make comments here.

 

[lcarlson]

Mental Avenger is correct. Resurrecting old threads is a practice known as "necroposting," and is not allowed under our forum usage guidelines. Let's move on to new discussions!