Closing threads?

freednighthawk · 04-30-2008, 04:41 AM

Hey guys. I was just wondering, since I seem to be seeing a growing trend. Is there some new (or not so new) rule, that I didn't see, where a thread needs to be closed if it covers aspects of another topic/thread?

I'm not going to name names or point to any specific thread, but it seems like any time a thread borders on any other topic that's been covered, it gets closed.

JScullin · 04-30-2008, 06:20 AM

A lot of the times it's a simple question that's easily answered or has been answered before. So there's no need to leave it open where it can just lead to needless posts or bumps a year later.

I've seen no sign of it being overused though.

Frosty · 04-30-2008, 12:22 PM

I think this thread can be closed now

frinesi2 · 05-04-2008, 12:19 PM

ibtl

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