locking a thread?

[four_by_ken]

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.


 

[linuxrulesusa]

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?

[RichE]

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:)

[linuxrulesusa]

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.

[Marty]

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.

[four_by_ken]

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.

[four_by_ken]

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.

[RichE]

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

[Regalblue]

Damn wishy washy BS

[RichE]

Damn wishy washy BS

Are you having a ruff day?

[Regalblue]

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.

[linuxrulesusa]

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)? 

[Marty]

Merged and unlocked, nothing to see here, carry on.