Auto thread lock?

[jeremysteele]

I'm sure this has probably been discussed before - but is there any reason MacRumors doesn't use a timed auto thread-lock? Lot of other forums use it - and it helps keep this kinda embarrassment from happening.

I've also reported a few posts here and there where spam bots will autopost stuff on really old threads, and thus reopen them. May be useful to lock after 3 years or something?

 

[annk]

One reason not to allow threads to auto-lock is that old threads can still have useful information. Once in a while, someone will find the advice they need in an older thread, and may have an additional question or comment to add.

Old threads left open are generally not a big problem. If a member accidentally posts in one and then wants the post removed, s/he can just report the post and we'll take care of it.

If a spammer posts in an old thread, someone usually reports it.

It's a matter of weighing the pros and cons, but so far it hasn't been thought necessary. We'll keep it in mind, though - things get changed now and then. 🙂