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Announcements => Suggestions => Topic started by: four_by_ken on October 07, 2013, 02:08:14 PM

Title: locking a thread?
Post by: four_by_ken on October 07, 2013, 02:08:14 PM
What is the purpose of locking a thread that has a good discussion going on about what fish to mix in with Peacocks.

I dont see the reason for closing this thread?  No like it was a train wreck.... there was good conversation going on in it.


 :o
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: linuxrulesusa on October 07, 2013, 02:20:11 PM
They are the mods and they made a judgment call.  If you or I were to ask them to lock a thread, wouldn't you like them to consider that request seriously?
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: RichE on October 07, 2013, 02:30:04 PM
Ken

I asked for it to be locked, as I have decided what my stocking plans are going to be, and now I want to turn to asking more "tank" related questions. I know how threads can get de-railed quickly so thats why I asked Marty to lock it:)

Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: linuxrulesusa on October 07, 2013, 02:51:52 PM
Ken

I asked for it to be locked, as I have decided what my stocking plans are going to be [for now], and now I want to turn to asking more "tank" related questions. I know how threads can get de-railed quickly so thats why I asked Marty to lock it:)

;)  I like to switch out my fish often too, but you have me beat.
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: Marty on October 07, 2013, 03:07:54 PM
Rich had asked me to remove it, which I generally don't like to do (unless it's completely jacked up or objectionable).  The alternative was locking it, which I did.  If Rich has no objections, I can unlock it to allow further discussion, makes no difference to me.
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: four_by_ken on October 07, 2013, 03:26:06 PM
I'm fine with whatever... but just that thread wasnt all about Rich.

People read the forums and learn from it all.  It was another descent thread about not mixing everything together.


I just wish I would have researched more before I went all gung ho and bought anything that was flashy.  Live and learn.

By reading a thread like this, someone could see that... Hey!  I better watch what I put with Peacocks, or else I am in trouble.
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: four_by_ken on October 07, 2013, 03:26:54 PM
They are the mods and they made a judgment call.  If you or I were to ask them to lock a thread, wouldn't you like them to consider that request seriously?


And really... I dont think a thread should ever be locked unless it is a for sale item that is no longer on the market... or if the conversation has taken a bad turn.

Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: RichE on October 07, 2013, 03:56:11 PM
Rich had asked me to remove it, which I generally don't like to do (unless it's completely jacked up or objectionable).  The alternative was locking it, which I did.  If Rich has no objections, I can unlock it to allow further discussion, makes no difference to me.
Marty

I agree with Ken, the original Post wasn't about "me " per say, since I was going to being asking questions about the tank and not the stocking that's why I thought it was a good idea to lock it. I see Ken's point, it was a good topic that was on track and people might want to contribute to as others get larger tanks:)

If you want to take the original post on my second thread and add it to the original post I feel that would be a good idea, I was just trying to to avoid taking up to much room on the frt page :)
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: Regalblue on October 07, 2013, 04:00:56 PM
Damn wishy washy BS
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: RichE on October 07, 2013, 04:02:43 PM
Damn wishy washy BS
Are you having a ruff day? ;)
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: Regalblue on October 07, 2013, 04:08:06 PM
Damn wishy washy BS
Are you having a ruff day? ;)
No I'm actually having a lazy day. I haven't done anything other than setup an extra 75gal & mess around on the internet today.
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: linuxrulesusa on October 07, 2013, 04:13:39 PM
Damn wishy washy BS
Are you having a ruff day? ;)
No I'm actually having a lazy day. I haven't done anything other than setup an extra 75gal & mess around on the internet today.

This sounds like a recipe for trouble.

Also what is 'ruff' (http://michigancichlid.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=1265.msg35143#msg35143)?  ;)
Title: Re: locking a thread?
Post by: Marty on October 07, 2013, 05:48:06 PM
Merged and unlocked, nothing to see here, carry on.   ;D