OK, so here is the deli-o. With vBulletin it is NOT possible to lock threads after certain period of time. I know it sounds absurd, but the way they explained to me, a hosting board is supposed to let people discuss things, why stop this?

Here at HostingDiscussion we will simply be closing threads manually when we notice an open thread the original post of which is at least 30 days old. Unless the user specifically notifies with his last post that he is still in the process of shopping.

Best,

Sounds like a good plan to me

:-/ sorry to hear that there's additional work for you around here now - but it is nice to see such dedication to forums by the Admins/Mods.

John, I love this community, I grew up with it and I firmly believe one day it will be a VERY active hosting spot for people just to talk about hosting in a relaxed mode. Just look at our progress this year (2004)! One great thing about it is that we don't ban people with their first violation, but talk to them, remind them of rules and ask for cooperation first. If that doesn't help, it is only then that we close their account. *Doesn't include spammers.

So there is nothing to be sorry for. I love what I'm doing, so I'm having fun. I hope other staffers feel the same way. HD is a leader from my perspective. And leaders lead, competitors compete.

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Oh, I didn't mean it like that, I just meant that I'm sure it'd be easier on all of you if there was a way it could lock itself