Why are so many threads just getting locked down?
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I certainly prefer TB over TH. Some of the know-it-alls there are just unsufferable.
The only problem I have with TB is the lack of discussions regarding the technical aspects of playing the trumpet. I have started posts in that category but I guess they weren't interesting enough because after a handful of replies the discussion just dies. So I have pretty much given up. There is a lot of knowledgeable members here who would better serve the board by starting discussions on technical topics.
Just my thoughts.
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@georgeb Forums are what people choose to make them. With the demise of TM, TB is as much a social interaction site as an information source. If I have a need for specific and hopefully objective information (a sometimes impossible dream), I will more than likely use TH. A personal choice.
As to opinionated know-it-alls, they are not to be found exclusively on TH.Regards Chelpres
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@chelpres said in Why are so many threads just getting locked down?:
As to opinionated know-it-alls, they are not to be found exclusively on TH.
Regards Chelpres
Oh, you are correct about that for sure.
George1960s King Super 20 Silversonic, 1940 Olds Recording, 1942 Buescher True Tone 400 ,1999 Conn Vintage One Bb trumpet, A 1952 Selmer Paris, A 2020 Getzen 400 and a Manchester Brass ACB custom pro Bb trumpet, a 1962 Conn Victor 5A Cornet.
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All things being equal, I say keep the old treads unlocked. This would give people the ability to add updates and related questions. But I'm happy with whatever the admins/moderators want.
On a related note, there's a resurrected thread on TH, that started with a legitimate question about pricing, but reemerged 2 years later with hyperbole and infighting. Maybe this is a good argument for locking old threads.
https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=154148&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Mike
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Last week there was I really helpful exchange of views on the "Difference between Cornet and Trumpet" thread all of a sudden after over 2 years of silence. If that thread had been locked it would likely not have happened as it was resurrected by a new member who likely would not have jumped through the hoops to have it opened up.
