how to close thread

micropage7 · Sep 2, 2011

like the title, how to close a thread
is that on moderator's hand or the thread starter could close it, like if a problem get solved
thankz :toast:

TheMailMan78 · Sep 2, 2011

Only the mods and me. I can get a thread closed in like two pages.

micropage7 · Sep 2, 2011

so basically a thread would open no matter how long its been

TheMailMan78 · Sep 2, 2011

micropage7 said:
so basically a thread would open no matter how long its been

Correct.

micropage7 · Sep 2, 2011

ok thank you for the info
:toast:

Kreij · Sep 2, 2011

If you want one of your threads closed, report it and ask.
We, however, make the determination to close it or not depending on why you asked.

Otherwise, as MM said, threads stay open forever. If you try to post to a really old thread it will warn you that it's really old, but you will still have the option to make it a zombie thread (resurrect it).

Derek12 · Sep 2, 2011

I would like what I saw on some forums that you could mark a thread as SOLVED and therefore it closes automatically and the title is marked with SOLVED.

THRiLL KiLL · Sep 2, 2011

thoes are good for computer help forums..

not so much for an active tech talk community.

Derek12 · Sep 2, 2011

THRiLL KiLL said:
thoes are good for computer help forums..

not so much for an active tech talk community.

Yeah, but there are still many support assistance threads here

Kreij · Sep 7, 2011

Derek12 said:
I would like what I saw on some forums that you could mark a thread as SOLVED and therefore it closes automatically and the title is marked with SOLVED.

The problem with that is if someone has the same (or very simliar) problem and what solved the problem in the original thread does not work, they can't continue the thread.
Allowing the threads to stay open mean that more information can be accumulated in a single thread about similar problems giving people more troubleshooting information and options all in one place.

Just my opinion.

MRCL · Sep 7, 2011

Kreij said:
The problem with that is if someone has the same (or very simliar) problem and what solved the problem in the original thread does not work, they can't continue the thread.
Allowing the threads to stay open mean that more information can be accumulated in a single thread about similar problems giving people more troubleshooting information and options all in one place.

Just my opinion.

Also the "nvm solved"-issue gets resolved this way. How many times did you google an obscure problem you probably never heard of, find ONE thread about this exact issue, and the second post reads "nevermind, solved it".

Kreij · Sep 7, 2011

If I see a "nvm solved", I usually ask the poster to add what he/she did to solve the problem, even if it was just something they overlooked.
I also will take the time to thank people (both with the thanks button and a verbal kudos) for posting what fixed their problem so others can benefit from their experience.

It probably wouldn't hurt if more members let people who figure out their own problems know that when they post the solution it is greatly appreiciated.

Derek12 · Sep 7, 2011

Kreij said:
The problem with that is if someone has the same (or very simliar) problem and what solved the problem in the original thread does not work, they can't continue the thread.
Allowing the threads to stay open mean that more information can be accumulated in a single thread about similar problems giving people more troubleshooting information and options all in one place.

Just my opinion.

OK, then the SOLVED mark would there but the thread wouldn't close itself, in case the asker didn't bother to post the solution as you indicated

MRCL said:
Also the "nvm solved"-issue gets resolved this way. How many times did you google an obscure problem you probably never heard of, find ONE thread about this exact issue, and the second post reads "nevermind, solved it".

Exactly: Many times, though the OP didn't came back to the forum to reply those users who asked what was the solution :mad:

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