Forum closed to posting ?

72 cutlass455 · May 22nd, 2009, 12:53 AM

Just wondering why there are so many closed.

Oldsguy · May 22nd, 2009, 06:18 AM

Do you mean Threads that have been locked? I locked the top two on this forum because they are basically announcements and don't really need any more discussion. As to locked threads in other forums, there aren't too many. They were most likely locked to maintain control and etiquette. If a moderator or administrator thinks it is better to lock a thread then they do so. It doesn't happen too often though, we don't have many disputes/arguments here at CO, some disagreements yes, but they remain civil.
Now if you are asking about forums being closed to newbies until their fifth post and second day, that is to control spammers, and it works very well.

Jamesbo · May 22nd, 2009, 06:26 AM

X2 If you're a newbie

The last one I remember getting locked was where some unfortunate political issues were raised, discussed and cussed. It is againist the rules also in the Club House.

72 cutlass455 · May 22nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

So I guess it is because I am new waiting for clearence.

Oldsguy · May 22nd, 2009, 01:23 PM

Which post or forums are you unable to get to? You are a registered user and is should all be available to you.

72 cutlass455 · May 22nd, 2009, 03:02 PM

There are 11 that have locks on them one i can understand the other I can't.

72 cutlass455 · May 23rd, 2009, 11:09 AM

Does any one else have the padlocks on the forums or is it only me ?

panamracer · May 23rd, 2009, 11:48 AM

I've been getting the same response, saying I'm not yet approved, even though it's been over a week.
Mike

rougebeats · May 23rd, 2009, 11:53 AM

Its not just about the time you have been waiting, but you have to have at least 5 posts for that to go away and have full access. Just post a few more times in the newbie section,describe youself,your car,why your here etc and you will be full access in no time! Its a way to keep spammers and trolls out of the forums your so eager to read and respond to

Jon Dahl · May 23rd, 2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 cutlass455

Does any one else have the padlocks on the forums or is it only me ?

The padlocks are on the sections that host sub-forums. You can post in the sub-forums that is relevant to your topic.

72 cutlass455 · May 23rd, 2009, 12:50 PM

Ahh thanks but it is confusing

doug garland · May 23rd, 2009, 12:55 PM

Experiencing the same locks, but it is because of the 5 post rule, I suppose. I see several topics I could assist on, but have to wait my time, and make my posts to get clearance.

joe_padavano · May 23rd, 2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug garland

Experiencing the same locks, but it is because of the 5 post rule, I suppose. I see several topics I could assist on, but have to wait my time, and make my posts to get clearance.

You should be good to go now Doug. Sorry for the inconvenience, but the spammers were out of control. We had to do something and this five post rule seems to have done it.

May 22nd, 2009, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	Forum closed to posting ? Just wondering why there are so many closed.

May 22nd, 2009, 06:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Do you mean Threads that have been locked? I locked the top two on this forum because they are basically announcements and don't really need any more discussion. As to locked threads in other forums, there aren't too many. They were most likely locked to maintain control and etiquette. If a moderator or administrator thinks it is better to lock a thread then they do so. It doesn't happen too often though, we don't have many disputes/arguments here at CO, some disagreements yes, but they remain civil. Now if you are asking about forums being closed to newbies until their fifth post and second day, that is to control spammers, and it works very well. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 22nd, 2009, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,854	X2 If you're a newbie The last one I remember getting locked was where some unfortunate political issues were raised, discussed and cussed. It is againist the rules also in the Club House. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

May 22nd, 2009, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Which post or forums are you unable to get to? You are a registered user and is should all be available to you. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 23rd, 2009, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
panamracer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	I'm having the same problems with the forums... I've been getting the same response, saying I'm not yet approved, even though it's been over a week. Mike

May 22nd, 2009, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	So I guess it is because I am new waiting for clearence.

May 22nd, 2009, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	There are 11 that have locks on them one i can understand the other I can't.

May 23rd, 2009, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	Does any one else have the padlocks on the forums or is it only me ?

May 23rd, 2009, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
rougebeats Registered Grease Monkey Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wyandotte Mi Posts: 37	Its not just about the time you have been waiting, but you have to have at least 5 posts for that to go away and have full access. Just post a few more times in the newbie section,describe youself,your car,why your here etc and you will be full access in no time! Its a way to keep spammers and trolls out of the forums your so eager to read and respond to __________________ "Another diamond in the rough"

May 23rd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	Ahh thanks but it is confusing

May 23rd, 2009, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
doug garland Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Experiencing the same locks, but it is because of the 5 post rule, I suppose. I see several topics I could assist on, but have to wait my time, and make my posts to get clearance.

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