"Locked" threads

I've reported this issue Moulesy as it's happened several times.  Once a thread is locked no further comments should be possible but this isn't happening.  We just don't know why; maybe it's a time lapse thing where, if somebody was typing as the thread was  locked, it would still 'get through' but, in this instance I personally don't see that this is the case.

I could remove any following posts but it would still leave the post showing 'content has been removed' message.

Very frustrating. 

It’s not time lapse, Jill, it’s another example of the foibles of this software. There are various ways around it but it’s hit and miss whether they work - another inconsistency. 

There haven't been any further posts for a little while but, if anybody else posts, I'll be removing them.

I can assure 'moulesy' and 'Jill' that it's not a two finger thing from me, on my screen I have a 'Compose a reply' box and I write my reply. If to some that box is not apparent then as said, it is a foible of this software.

Possibility of what each of us see on screen could well be to do with me not having refreshed it and the clunky software letting it through, so Jills post and locked message would only appear if refreshed.

That's interesting, m, because once a thread is locked I lose the "compose a reply" box. I'll have a look on my old tablet - nothing's been refreshed on that for some time so I'll see what happens there!

In my opinion moderators are a tad too hasty to lock threads.

peedee 

Moderator comment:

Peedee, this thread was opened by Moulesy to highligt a fault.  Please don't turn it into a discussion on moderation.  You know the rules.  If you have a problem with the actions of a moderator, please take it up with the CM and not on the open forum.

Thank You.

That’s the basis of it, Metheven. I’ve used the reply box before without realising a thread has been closed. I’m certainly not clever enough to hack my way in. 

PD - I wasn't commenting on the justification or not for locking/closing threads - that decision is way above my pay scale! 

I was just curious about how and why it happened.

Also to delete innocent posts such as one of mine that mentioned, in passing, air con which was apparently a topic that had bored people (not guilty). 

As far as I know it may still be a proscribed topic? No idea. Yes I abhor needless censorship. 

why not delete the offending posts and let the thread carry on ????

Just asking