Please remove the option to close own threads.

[Korpg]

Probably 2 weeks.

[Bagel]

There is no need for the OP to delete. If no one responds, it ends up getting pushed further back by more pressing topics. Let the mods do their job and handle the mess of deleting topics.

[Ravenmore]

If no has repiled to it leave it open maybe someone will bump it and get it going again.

[Leonlionheart]

If no has repiled to it leave it open maybe someone will bump it and get it going again.

This.

Why do old threads need to disappear? Maybe they have information in them that needs to be accessed at some point or is later proven false and needs correcting? Deleting them is just silly.

On the main topic, I agree. Locking your own threads is INCREDIBLY annoying.

People end up chalking all comments that are not agreeing with them to "TROLOLOLO" "GONNA LOCK CAUZE I THINK I"M RIGHT BUT NOT REALLY CUZ PPL HAVE SHOWN SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AGAINST MY REALLY IDIOTIC IDEA BUT THEY TROLLOLOLOLS SO I GON LOCK UM UP." If people don't see that as a problem, I have no faith in these forums.

[katz]

People believe I dont accept other peoples views that are valid arguements against my opinion. This is not the case. I am all for pro and con views. What has been challenging to me is the personalization of comments. If people start a "you said battle" I believe I have the right to say no you misunderstood what I said. The pro of closing threads that have become personal attacks, the heated battles dont take place, the con, other people cant add to the topic. Solution people to stop using the you said this and you said that but instead to apply how they feel to the topic that doesnt use anyone else as an example. Quote should be used for clarification purpose only. If everyone respected this there would be far fewer closed threads

[Leonlionheart]

People believe I dont accept other peoples views that are valid arguements against my opinion. This is not the case. I am all for pro and con views. What has been challenging to me is the personalization of comments. If people start a "you said battle" I believe I have the right to say no you misunderstood what I said. The pro of closing threads that have become personal attacks, the heated battles dont take place, the con, other people cant add to the topic. Solution people to stop using the you said this and you said that but instead to apply how they feel to the topic that doesnt use anyone else as an example. Quote should be used for clarification purpose only. If everyone respected this there would be far fewer closed threads

No, no, no, no, no.

First off, admins almost always close down "heated battles" and personal attacks before they get really juicy (bummer, I know). You have them to rely on if it gets too messy.

If you open a thread you open it for the entire internet to see and you should be responsible enough in creating threads that you can handle anyone. I agree that the twisting of words is unfortunate and really underhanded and cowardly. Rather than trying to understand what someone says, people pick and pick and pick and the irrelevant points just to get under your skin. However, you should either just ignore said comments or try to clarify what you meant, not close down the ENTIRE discussion because your feelings are getting hurt.

[Jar]

need to fix the trend of people reopening others closed threads

[Leonlionheart]

need to fix the trend of people reopening others closed threads

It makes sense; the OP gets the last word in without a reply- again chalking it up to TROLOLOL. A lesser man would re open a thread just to show that the OPOP was wrong, and not let them have control over closing it.

[Jar]

It makes sense; the OP gets the last word in without a reply- again chalking it up to TROLOLOL. A lesser man would re open a thread just to show that the OPOP was wrong, and not let them have control over closing it.

i wasnt wrong and reopener didnt even really reply just opened up to flame

[Leonlionheart]

i wasnt wrong and reopener didnt even really reply just opened up to flame

Edit: NVM I found it.

You were incredibly wrong in my opinion, and that's why you closed the thread.

You just shut off discussion, your thread is the shining example of "ouch my feelings hurt bye guys i'm signing off instead of arguing my case." Note that that's just the general feel I have from the reason most threads are closed.

I'll post my opinion on the matter over there.