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mycrofft · 11-05-2009, 08:43 AM

After 24 hrs, allow OP to lock a thread.

DrParasite · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

i disagree. the OP might ask for the thread to be locked. but just because they don't like what they get as a result doesn't mean they should get to lock a shift.

akflightmedic · 11-05-2009, 11:43 AM

I disagree as well.

Many, many great threads have developed because of voluminous opposition or disagreement to the OP. To allow someone who may not be open minded enough to receive constructive criticism to shut down the thread is counter productive to forums and learning.

Kaisu · 11-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Giving an OP allows someone to raise a s***storm, get their 2 cents in, and then prevent others from responding.

Not allowing an OP to lock a thread will hopefully cause some to think twice before they post some half-***ed rant.

mycrofft · 11-05-2009, 03:41 PM

Others are welcome to start a competing or paralleling post. It is discouraging to start a post, watch it drift off to windshield punches and typography or abuse.

Like I posted, three is five and five is four, Pareto was right (the first eighty percent of a post's worth is usually in the first twenty percent of its responses).

Seaglass · 11-06-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akflightmedic

I disagree as well.

Many, many great threads have developed because of voluminous opposition or disagreement to the OP. To allow someone who may not be open minded enough to receive constructive criticism to shut down the thread is counter productive to forums and learning.

Seconded.

mycrofft · 11-06-2009, 01:00 AM

...punkin chunkers?

Seaglass · 11-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrofft

...punkin chunkers?

Was just saying I still don't think it would be a good idea, even after considering your second post.

mycrofft · 11-07-2009, 11:01 AM

As with the country EMS category, I am unconvinced but appreciative to still be here.
Besides, as many posts exhibit, I seem capable of bringing them to a standstill anyway!

mycrofft · 11-07-2009, 08:32 PM

http:/http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15688

11-05-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
Kaisu Forum Captain Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 495 Training: EMT-Paramedic	Giving an OP allows someone to raise a s*storm, get their 2 cents in, and then prevent others from responding. Not allowing an OP to lock a thread will hopefully cause some to think twice before they post some half-ed rant. __________________ This online persona may be a figment of someone's warped imagination.*

11-05-2009, 03:41 PM	#5
mycrofft "Silly"to"Serious"=0 secs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 2,502 Training: Rusty EMT-Ambulance	I resemble that remark. (;)>> Others are welcome to start a competing or paralleling post. It is discouraging to start a post, watch it drift off to windshield punches and typography or abuse. Like I posted, three is five and five is four, Pareto was right (the first eighty percent of a post's worth is usually in the first twenty percent of its responses).

11-06-2009, 01:00 AM	#7
mycrofft "Silly"to"Serious"=0 secs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 2,502 Training: Rusty EMT-Ambulance	After the sixth or seventh nay sayer, doesn't it start to resemble downrange of the ...punkin chunkers?

11-07-2009, 11:01 AM	#9
mycrofft "Silly"to"Serious"=0 secs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 2,502 Training: Rusty EMT-Ambulance	Opinions duly noted and appreciated As with the country EMS category, I am unconvinced but appreciative to still be here. Besides, as many posts exhibit, I seem capable of bringing them to a standstill anyway! __________________ "You know, I told you people something a long time ago, and it's just as pertinent today as it was then. Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice - pull down your pants and slide on the ice". Dr. Sidney Freedman, MASH 4077 (TDY)

11-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#10
mycrofft "Silly"to"Serious"=0 secs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 2,502 Training: Rusty EMT-Ambulance	I rest my case http:/http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15688 __________________ "You know, I told you people something a long time ago, and it's just as pertinent today as it was then. Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice - pull down your pants and slide on the ice". Dr. Sidney Freedman, MASH 4077 (TDY)

11-05-2009, 08:43 AM	#1
mycrofft "Silly"to"Serious"=0 secs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 2,502 Training: Rusty EMT-Ambulance	Giving OP a measure of control After 24 hrs, allow OP to lock a thread.

11-05-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
DrParasite Forum Crew Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 67 Training: EMT-Basic	i disagree. the OP might ask for the thread to be locked. but just because they don't like what they get as a result doesn't mean they should get to lock a shift.

11-05-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
akflightmedic Forum Asst. Chief Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida/Afghanistan Posts: 743 Training: Lil' of this n that	I disagree as well. Many, many great threads have developed because of voluminous opposition or disagreement to the OP. To allow someone who may not be open minded enough to receive constructive criticism to shut down the thread is counter productive to forums and learning.

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