Locking threads vs merging threads

sidewinder · 03-28-2011, 11:33 AM

I've noticed this on numerous occasions so I thought I'd bring it up.

I find it odd & a bit senseless to lock a thread that someone starts about a band, asking for recommendations, etc. rather than merging the person's post with the existing relevant thread. Particularly if thought was actually put into the thread/post, why not just move it to the right place? Of course if the thread/post is totally inane like "I like this band what do you think?" then yes, delete that garbage. If it's spam, of course delete it. But I'm running into quite a few locked threads recently where the post thought out or otherwise meaningful, so it seems like it would be more constructive to move it and send the person a PM (or not, if time is a concern) rather than just locking it.

If this has already been brought up, will I get locked or moved?

03-28-2011, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Locking threads vs merging threads I've noticed this on numerous occasions so I thought I'd bring it up. I find it odd & a bit senseless to lock a thread that someone starts about a band, asking for recommendations, etc. rather than merging the person's post with the existing relevant thread. Particularly if thought was actually put into the thread/post, why not just move it to the right place? Of course if the thread/post is totally inane like "I like this band what do you think?" then yes, delete that garbage. If it's spam, of course delete it. But I'm running into quite a few locked threads recently where the post thought out or otherwise meaningful, so it seems like it would be more constructive to move it and send the person a PM (or not, if time is a concern) rather than just locking it. If this has already been brought up, will I get locked or moved? __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.