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What is the max number

by kenmichaels
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What is the max number a thread starter can post inside of the same post,
before it gets locked.

Is it 50?
  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Are you thinking this is an automated event?

    If not...

    I would say it varies depending on the topic, how repetitive the replies are, whether or not new information is coming forth, whether the OP is bumping the thread to get attention or is genuinely engaging the participants, how civil the conversation is, how much "moderation" is necessary, and probably a few other things that aren't coming immediately to mind.

    If it's automated, this would be the first time I've heard of that.
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Are you thinking this is an automated event?

      If not...

      I would say it varies depending on the topic, how repetitive the replies are, whether or not new information is coming forth, whether the OP is bumping the thread to get attention or is genuinely engaging the participants, how civil the conversation is, how much "moderation" is necessary, and probably a few other things that aren't coming immediately to mind.

      If it's automated, this would be the first time I've heard of that.
      I was told by a few people over the last year that if the original thread maker
      makes a certain amount of posts inside the same thread it does automatically
      lock the thread.

      I was told the number as well but i forget what it is.

      I hardly ever start threads so it has never mattered to me before,
      but i have a thread going strong that was started in january, and its
      just getting good now. i just don't want to kill it.
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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

        I was told by a few people over the last year that if the original thread maker makes a certain amount of posts inside the same thread it does automatically lock the thread.
        You were incorrectly informed, at least at any levels I've ever seen.

        I believe there's an upper limit on the total amount of posts in any single thread, but that's related to the database structure AIUI, rather than any one person's posts. We've had threads in OT in which individuals had hundreds of posts.

        As Dennis suggested, we will lock threads if it looks like the OP is bumping them to keep them on the front page of a section. That's not automatic, though.


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        • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
          Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

          You were incorrectly informed, at least at any levels I've ever seen.

          I believe there's an upper limit on the total amount of posts in any single thread, but that's related to the database structure AIUI, rather than any one person's posts. We've had threads in OT in which individuals had hundreds of posts.

          As Dennis suggested, we will lock threads if it looks like the OP is bumping them to keep them on the front page of a section. That's not automatic, though.


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  • Profile picture of the author Big Rob
    Interesting.

    Perhaps a little experimental experimentation?

    (Que the Mad Scientist laughter)

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