Why do some posts get locked for no apparent reason?

[dirtcastle]

Dear Moderator(s),

A group of posts got locked in the "EOS Bodies - For Video" today, but it's not clear why. I'm confused.

Is there an explanation?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Posts get locked when the posts get out of control, some user tries to post to a 6 month old thread, or when there is no point in keeping it open.
Without knowing exactly which you are discussing, its impossible to venture a guess, but there are several that admins locked due to out of control posts.
Trolling posts are usually locked or removed, so if some troll signs up and makes a one time gibberish post, that might be locked.

 

[dirtcastle]

Just curious. Thanks.

 

[distant.star]

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I wonder if a moderator might respond with an explanation.

 

[DB]

Also the OP decides that thread has run its course and locks it.

 

[Loswr]

I've noticed that threads with too many references to The Princess Bride frequently seem to get locked. That may just be a coincidence. :

 

[distant.star]

I've noticed that threads with too many references to The Princess Bride frequently seem to get locked. That may just be a coincidence. :

"Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

 

[DJL329]

I've noticed that threads with too many references to The Princess Bride frequently seem to get locked. That may just be a coincidence. :

"Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

I spent the last few years building up an immunity to Iocane Powder!

 

[marekjoz]

And that's the example, when this thread should be closed

 

[Admin US West]

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I wonder if a moderator might respond with an explanation.

Maybe you got a good answer!

And now, off to lock more of those Princess Bride Posts. I know I saw one around somewhere

 

[brad-man]

Locked out from a conversation between consenting adults where opinions are respected and logic reigns, INCONCEIVABLE!

 

[Admin US West]

Locked out from a conversation between consenting adults where opinions are respected and logic reigns, INCONCEIVABLE!

I can even conceive of a user being banned. Very conceivable. This forum is not free for every one to post whatever they want. Neither is any other photography forum.

The rules are enforced to keep it a pleasant place to visit.