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08-30-2011, 07:56 AM

NatalieMacDonald

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Why does a "Locked" appear on some topics? Is that a moderator's decision or does the poster put that on? What does it mean?

08-30-2011, 07:56 AM

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Only a moderator can lock a topic. Many times it is at the originators request.

08-30-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

Only a moderator can lock a topic. Many times it is at the originators request.

What does "Locked" do? Does it prevent readers the ability to reply?

08-30-2011, 08:01 AM

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yes, it can be read but no more posts can be made to it

08-31-2011, 08:18 PM

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The moderator does that.

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