havanatopia Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I would like to use this thread to thank all of those who posted to offer their condolences following the passing away of my Father. Some really nice words all of them very much appreciated. I wanted to reply to some of them individually but alas someone from the administration or modulating department deemed it necessary to close the Match Day Thread less than 20 hours after I had initiated it. That seemed rather bizarre and more than a little a irritating. I have sent a message requesting posts are not archived quite so rapidly especially since they do solicit a lot of interest and replies; no other threads that I know of are archived and closed out so quickly. 24 hours after sending a message to admin nobody has bothered to reply. Once again thank you to one and all. May i suggest the Match day thread is kept live for at least 6 days or until the next match.. why close it out so rapidly???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Can we close this thread now please, mods...?! Hope you are holding up ok, Hav. It's a very tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Condolences on your loss HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry for your loss Hava. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, havanatopia said: I would like to use this thread to thank all of those who posted to offer their condolences following the passing away of my Father. Some really nice words all of them very much appreciated. I wanted to reply to some of them individually but alas someone from the administration or modulating department deemed it necessary to close the Match Day Thread less than 20 hours after I had initiated it. That seemed rather bizarre and more than a little a irritating. I have sent a message requesting posts are not archived quite so rapidly especially since they do solicit a lot of interest and replies; no other threads that I know of are archived and closed out so quickly. 24 hours after sending a message to admin nobody has bothered to reply. Once again thank you to one and all. May i suggest the Match day thread is kept live for at least 6 days or until the next match.. why close it out so rapidly???????? If you look on the 'match day archive' forum all the match day threads are there. Edited October 20, 2016 by Portland Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 They indeed are Bill but you cannot reply on any of them. Thanks again to all of you. Humbling to say the least. And we couldn't even beat rag tag ole Rangers for Dad heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 the next game is for gerry gow and your dad and when it happens i will raise my glass to them hope your copping hav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Stay strong mate, best wishes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 21, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 16 hours ago, havanatopia said: I would like to use this thread to thank all of those who posted to offer their condolences following the passing away of my Father. Some really nice words all of them very much appreciated. I wanted to reply to some of them individually but alas someone from the administration or modulating department deemed it necessary to close the Match Day Thread less than 20 hours after I had initiated it. That seemed rather bizarre and more than a little a irritating. I have sent a message requesting posts are not archived quite so rapidly especially since they do solicit a lot of interest and replies; no other threads that I know of are archived and closed out so quickly. 24 hours after sending a message to admin nobody has bothered to reply. Once again thank you to one and all. May i suggest the Match day thread is kept live for at least 6 days or until the next match.. why close it out so rapidly???????? @havanatopia I'm not sure which thread you are referring to, but ALL your matchday threads are moved into this specific section http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/forum/54-match-day-archive/ following the game - which they always are the following day of the game. Which is the thread which is locked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, phantom said: @havanatopia I'm not sure which thread you are referring to, but ALL your matchday threads are moved into this specific section http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/forum/54-match-day-archive/ following the game - which they always are the following day of the game. Which is the thread which is locked? Those threads don't appear as being locked but there is no reply option either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi HT so sorry for your loss hope we do it Saturday for your dad and Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbored Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Sorry to hear about your Father @havanatopia , condolences on your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 21, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 2 hours ago, View from the Dolman said: Those threads don't appear as being locked but there is no reply option either. @Tomarse is this a "glitch" - can it be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 19 hours ago, havanatopia said: I would like to use this thread to thank all of those who posted to offer their condolences following the passing away of my Father. Some really nice words all of them very much appreciated. I wanted to reply to some of them individually but alas someone from the administration or modulating department deemed it necessary to close the Match Day Thread less than 20 hours after I had initiated it. That seemed rather bizarre and more than a little a irritating. I have sent a message requesting posts are not archived quite so rapidly especially since they do solicit a lot of interest and replies; no other threads that I know of are archived and closed out so quickly. 24 hours after sending a message to admin nobody has bothered to reply. Once again thank you to one and all. May i suggest the Match day thread is kept live for at least 6 days or until the next match.. why close it out so rapidly???????? My maternal grandfather was in the RAF during WW2 and served 4 years in North Africa without any home leave whatsoever, my mother said he returned home a total stranger from the guy who left them, sometimes it's difficult to get our heads around exactly what sacrifices our armed forces make on our behalf and the lack of respect that far too many people afford them. RIP to your dad a fellow BCFC fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks Tom. I actually think though, as i said, that match day threads have more interest than most threads and yet get locked a day after they appear; most threads do not get locked at all so why these? as I said its odd! Perhaps you can at least them, from now on, for at least up to the next match or, as others have said, why lock them at all? Move them by all means. Trust this can be done for all. Much appreciated again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Well flipping heck, I'm not the most observant, I never even realised there was a match day archive, never mind move anything there! You learn something every day. So if nothing else @havanatopiayou've made me aware, yes sack me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 22, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Out of interest when they are moved, why is the ability to reply still not there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 22, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 13 hours ago, havanatopia said: Perhaps you can at least them, from now on, for at least up to the next match or, as others have said, why lock them at all? Move them by all means. Trust this can be done for all Sure this was discussed before, but after most matches a 'just back from.... " thread or comments on an incident in the game thread tend to take over. Seemy my post directly above, the thread is NOT LOCKED for some reason the ability to post is removed when moved. Like @RedM says only recently noticed there was somewsomewhere alall these threads went. Maybe the answer is to leave them permanently in main football section? Anyone know why they get moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 20 minutes ago, phantom said: Anyone know why they get moved? I'd guess to keep them together in one place, it would make it easier to find a certain match that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Phantom; i think it is generally considered easier to find these threads if they have an archive file. Replies should be left open though. Hopefully Tom now agrees and this can be done. the 'just back from' thread i agree is a good way to continue the discussion. Tom; why not just do this... As soon as the match day falls off the first page move it to archive but keep it open to reply. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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