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How do I? Close thread/reposting "Want to Buy"

Discussion in 'Tech Support, General Q&A, Site Feedback & More' started by beestokk, Nov 23, 2019.

  1. Nov 23, 2019 #1
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Sep 20, 2009
    Have a Want To Buy thread open that is over 2 weeks old. Trying to abide by the rules I want to repost now that 14 days have passed. My understanding is that since 14 daya have passed since the first post I can now repost. Seems reposting is the correct course of action versus a 'bump". Do I need to formally close the first post before starting a new post?
     
  2. Nov 23, 2019 #2
    rycen

    rycen Super Moderator Staff Member Super Mod

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    Aug 22, 2002
    You don’t have to close it but it would be better if you did. Bumping is disabled so you’d have to start a new thread
     
  3. Nov 23, 2019 #3
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Great thanks. I saw your test response. If closing it is that something I do or do you and the Mod Team? If me how do I do that?
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2019
  4. Nov 23, 2019 #4
    rycen

    rycen Super Moderator Staff Member Super Mod

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    You should be able to do it by clicking the thread tools tab on top of the first post. Then uncheck the open box.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2019 #5
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Thank you will give it a try!
     
  6. Nov 23, 2019 #6
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Don't see "open" box under thread tools. Checked my phone and laptop - nada.

    I'll just start a new thread, thanks all!
     
  7. Nov 23, 2019 #7
    jlauffer

    jlauffer Gold Member Gold Member

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    Apr 11, 2016
    Strange...under Thread Tools you should see Edit Title, Add Poll, and then Open with a check box next to it...uncheck it to lock it.
     
  8. Nov 23, 2019 #8
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    I see all but the "Open"... Could it be membership level dependent? I'm just a registered member.
     
  9. Nov 23, 2019 #9
    jlauffer

    jlauffer Gold Member Gold Member

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    good question...i've been gold for a while so not sure, but certainly sounds like a possibility.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2019 #10
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    I my upgrade to Basic or Gold soon, so time may tell.
     
  11. Nov 23, 2019 #11
    knarfeng

    knarfeng senex morosus moderator Staff Member Super Mod Moderator

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    It is membership level dependent. Gold members and above can close their own threads.
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2019 #12
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Thanks for the confirmation!
     
  13. Feb 29, 2020 #13
    beestokk

    beestokk Basic Member Basic Member

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    Just a follow up on this - it seems I am now able to deselect "open" and close my own thread. Maybe a change in permissions was granted?
     

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