Here is one of the most common types of threads that is "CLOSED" (if not THE most common):
http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=437802
It was closed for a couple of reasons. First, she is the OP and requested it. Maybe she anticipates a big string of comments and just would prefer to avoid it, or maybe she does not want the thread to take up a lot of bandwidth. Second, it is not really the best way to make these requests. Usually a PM or email sent to the Mods is better. But we don't really care. We will do what she asks. In both instances. And this is not WK'ing. (Christ, some on here really need to stop throwing that phrase around so much.) It is just common courtesy to both her and the board. Helps keep things cleaner.
And that's the thing... most of this type of stuff done is very low impact and just eliminates clutter. The original post that this thread is discussing was going nowhere. To charge that it was closed because a Mod practices favoritism with a provider (which was implied elsewhere) is ludicrous. Some here really need to step back and consider what they are saying.... and who they are saying it about.
And... as already pointed out... if ya' didn't get a chance to say what you wanted to say on a "closed" thread, you can always start another. Prohibited topics exempted, of course.