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I think by obligation something should be added to the code to make the mod/admin that closes a thread to be the last post in the thread saying at least "Closed" and/or the reason its closed.

Example: (U1 is a user, U2 is a mod)

U1: I want a direct link to Windows Vista with the WPA crack plz..

U2: Illegal discusstion is not allowed here. Closed.


UNLESS THE LAST POST IS MADE BY THE MOD WHO CLOSED THE THREAD (OR A ADMIN) THE THREAD CANNOT BE CLOSED.


It will I think clear up some confustion and clear up the reason why it was closed.

Or the mods/admin can do their job properly and add a reason why with "Closed" in italics at the bottom.

Would save a bit of work I am sure they are too lazy to do anyway.

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Originally posted by riahc4
I think by obligation something should be added to the code to make the mod/admin that closes a thread to be the last post in the thread saying at least "Closed" and/or the reason its closed.

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Why?

For starters, it is useless to put "closed" in a new post, because everybody can see the thread is closed.

Second, who closed the thread is of no bussiness to people and shouldn't matter.

And, if you use some common sense, you can always see why a thread is closed anyways.

For all other cases, mods already give reasons when they close a thread...

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Originally posted by riahc4
UNLESS THE LAST POST IS MADE BY THE MOD WHO CLOSED THE THREAD (OR A ADMIN) THE THREAD CANNOT BE CLOSED.

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You really lost me there... I mean, it is only a mod/admin who can close threads in the first place. So what's the use of that rule?

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Originally posted by linx05
Or the mods/admin can do their job properly and add a reason why with "Closed" in italics at the bottom.

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mods/admins do their job properly already... and see my reply above concearning the completely useless "closed" post...

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Originally posted by linx05
Would save a bit of work I am sure they are too lazy to do anyway.

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This has very little to do with being lazy.

There have been a few times when I don't know why the thread was closed. A little reason as to why it was closed would have been sufficient.

It does have something to do with laziness.

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Originally posted by linx05
It does have something to do with laziness.

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No it dosnt , they are there because they know what to do. They are not being lazy , being lazy would be not closing the thread. If you want to know the reson why the thread was closed PM a admin they will find out for you.

to avoid confusion: there's a difference between being lazy and not bothering to do too much work.

I still see no reason why not to put a reason in. I think it is because of laziness. Would be much easier. Then everyone can see the reason.

Is it not too hard to post a reason (for the threads which are a little too hard to distinguish why it was closed)?

I think the argument should end here, it is going to end up as a massive argument, and people are going to start flaming etc...

I don't think it has anything to do with laziness, a lot of the time, people do post why the thread is being closed, but that is for reasons like "There is nothing further to discuss", because there isn't... There is no need for the staff to post why they closed a thread, it is closed, and that is final, when a member of staff closes a thread, he doesn't have to tell you why, it may be obvious, it may not be, but it is his choice...

It would be just a waste of time to post why it has been closed, if the thread needs to be closed, then I say, close it, end of.

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Why?

For starters, it is useless to put "closed" in a new post, because everybody can see the thread is closed.

Second, who closed the thread is of no bussiness to people and shouldn't matter.

And, if you use some common sense, you can always see why a thread is closed anyways.

For all other cases, mods already give reasons when they close a thread...

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1st point I agree altho you kinda argue against yourself; why do you put a (non-direct) link to the Messenger Plus! homepage when everyone knows where/what it is and they can find the download there themselves?
2nd point I disagree completely; I as a thread starter want to know why my thread was closed even if it clearly states in the rules. Its being lazy and not wanting to do the proper mod work.
Also what if I want to ask why it was closed? I dont know who closed it so ill just PM any mod. THat mod didnt close it and doesnt know why it was closed so he has to find and contact the mod who closed it. In the end its accually more work.

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You really lost me there... I mean, it is only a mod/admin who can close threads in the first place. So what's the use of that rule?

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I ment if a thread is gonna be closed the last post MUST be made by the mod who closed the thread. The only acception to this rule is admin which can close the thread regardless of the last post altho this is obvious.

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This has very little to do with being lazy.

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It has everything with being lazy and not doing a mod job properly. Dont try to excuse the mods.

Thank you riahc4. Glad someone agrees with me.

It is definately beneficial to both the thread starter, and others browsing the forum to put a reason as to why it was closed.

If the reasons why the mod/admin closed the thread weren't too clear, then to stop another thread opening asking the same question(s) would be to just add a reason to the end.

Come on guys, this isn't too hard to do.