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    Posted: December 27 2010 at 02:51
Threads now get closed automnatically after about two months after the last post. Isn't that too soon? It's often that I want to post something in an existing thread instead of creating a new one, but the existing one is already closed. 
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 03:47
Much too soon. I agree totally.
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Points: 15585 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 04:18
I didn't think it was as soon as that. I don't think it's automatic either, I think M@x runs a programme every so often. Not sure either, if it's only inactive threads which are closed.
 
I'll ask M@x to pop by and explain. Meanwhile, if there are any threads anyone wants re-opened (other than those closed by an admin!) , just drop a PM to an admin,
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Points: 22989 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 05:00
You're right, Bob, thanks. I did a check-up and in all forum sections the first locked threads always appear with the last post entered on May 22 2010, which is exactly the same date that I found when I first discovered this in November. That means M@x ran this programme for threads that haven't been active since May 22, and didn't run it ever since. So it's not automatical like I thought.

Recently I've been been doing many forum searches and I was left with the impression that many threads were locked (but not by Admins) after two months since the last post. That is why I thought that the "automatic closing" that I imagined was updated from 6 months to 2 months.
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 05:09
I would have totally agreed.Embarrassed
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Points: 22989 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 05:11
Sorry, I've dragged you on a wrong path Embarrassed
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 05:14
Easily misled...that's me!Big smile
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Points: 29630 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2010 at 06:14
My understanding is that automatic shutdown occurs after 6 months and it was implemented to make the site run faster.  Apparently an excess of open threads slows things down.
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Points: 4076 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2010 at 13:13
I ran the script 1 month ago for 6 months old (inactive) threads.

There is no such thing as AUTO CLOSE topics from what I know.
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Points: 29630 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2010 at 15:24
Yes the inactive clarification is important.  And also for those who aren't aware, reanimation is possible if you just ask an admin. Big smile
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Points: 13244 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2010 at 15:37
And if there is no admin around, contact Slarti - he has a button to stop time.
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Points: 29630 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2010 at 17:40
Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

And if there is no admin around, contact Slarti - he has a button to stop time.

That is neither my button nor my finger.  Shocked
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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