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sms918 · 09-03-2018, 03:21 PM

I was under the impression that an op could request their thread be closed. I have asked several times for a thread I started in co-ed to be closed.

CoverMe · 09-03-2018, 06:41 PM

As far as my understanding goes, a Mod cannot close a thread simply at the request of the OP. They close them only when the discussion goes badly off the rails or if a very old thread or review gets bumped.

Once you start a thread, you own it and leave yourself open to all who wish to comment. It is very good advice to pause and think twice before you hit “Submit.”

Precious_b · 09-03-2018, 07:58 PM

Maybe if you get it derailed and build up a bunch of GL violations it might work

sms918 · 09-03-2018, 09:16 PM

thank you. not sure why I thought an op could request one of their threads closed. will remember.

agree about starting threads, will remember.

didn't think asking a question in a thread would get so much hostility. will remember.

Precious_b · 09-03-2018, 09:32 PM

It's been discussed before. Seems like different areas of the site handle it differently.
You can check the GL. I think they mention it there.

Mokoa · 09-03-2018, 11:50 PM

Threads will be closed for any of the following reasons.

Hopelessly derailed.
Guideline violations become excessive.
Thread topic is forbidden.

hittinit · 09-05-2018, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sms918

I was under the impression that an op could request their thread be closed. I have asked several times for a thread I started in co-ed to be closed.

Also, you can edit and i believe delete it yourself within 30/60 mins. After that time it's considered "posted"