Locking Off and Shutting Down of Topics

[FootballFan4343]

Ok. Can the mods please explain what warrants a thread getting locked down? Is it no interest? Is it name calling? Is it just something that you, yourself, aren't interested in? What is it?
SFBandDad states that the only things that should be posted on are information about teams or other things with credible verified sources. If thats the case, then is this really a message board or is it a media website? The purpose of a message board is to discuss rumors and what folks are "hearing". Have debates/discussions about it and maybe share some information that wouldn't be found elsewhere. If folks wanted "verified sources" its likely they can find that from their favorite media outlet. The Northwestern head coaching and then athletic director situation is obviously a hot topic with some of things discussed throughout this process being true. For some of us, this was the place we first heard the rumors. It is a shame that this topic has been locked down/shut out because honestly the admins just aren't interested in it. These are the same type of things that led to the demise of Palmetto Football Talk, mods got too involved and shut down topics for no reason. What I loved about this forum was it was not controlled by a media
So, using your model of "verified sources" for topics, I look forward to seeing how many threads are deleted/locked down when verified sources are not given.

[CITYSLICKER]

ITS MY FAULT HAHAHA

[SCPrepTalk]

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