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It would be nice when one is NOT a member, if it was obvious if a thread was not open for further replies.
But folks who are not members cannot post anyway...caz said:It would be nice when one is NOT a member, if it was obvious if a thread was not open for further replies.
I'm guessing is that he would like to follow the thread for new posts, or to recheck it periodically, even if he can't post himself.berkeman said:But folks who are not members cannot post anyway...
One new member who joined yesterday made the claim "what is the point of a forum if all the topics are closed", a claim that is patently false. I don't know if we're talking about the same person.caz said:Someone joined recently and commented about not being able to respond to a thread two minutes after their introductory post.
In the list of threads in a specific forum section, any threads that are locked appear with a lock icon.caz said:I assume that an old thread inspired the person to join. It seems like a bit of false advertising on PF‘s part, and it is rarely good policy for someone to start off on the wrong foot.
Yes, but if someone arrives at a post via Google search, then he never sees the list of threads, never sees the PF homepage, nor the guidelines, nor the OP in the thread.Mark44 said:One new member who joined yesterday made the claim "what is the point of a forum if all the topics are closed", a claim that is patently false. I don't know if we're talking about the same person.
In the list of threads in a specific forum section, any threads that are locked appear with a lock icon.
To join to post, they will need to agree to the guidelines/rules.anorlunda said:nor the guidelines,
I think this OP joined PF just to complain about his PF experience from before he became a member. That's what I get from #1 in this thread. It's convoluted, I know.berkeman said:To join to post, they will need to agree to the guidelines/rules.
You found me out. I compiled a list of complaints with dates to complain on before joining. I’m a bit surprised it took over 8 years for my plan to be discovered.anorlunda said:I think this OP joined PF just to complain about his PF experience from before he became a member. That's what I get from #1 in this thread. It's convoluted, I know.
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