

The threads are still there for everyone to read, but we cant respond to it

Whats the point of that? You might as well just delete them......
Just because you have had enough of one thread, doesnt mean everyone has.
In the "all quiet on the beer front" you played a massive part in the deteriation of that one, then when you have said your peice, you lock it so no-one can respond.
That pisses me off!!!!!!!
People are going to disagree. Deal with it!
Plus, its funny.
This is not your own private forum, to throw in your comments, and then lock em down so no-one else can add their's.
I can understand how a moderater is needed, and its probably a thankless job, but the less you do the better.
In my opinion, moderaters are there to delete death threats and unprovoked insults.
Not to censor and mold discussions to their own way of thinking.

This is only gonna drive off more brewers to other forums.
So, to wrap up, just stop it.