[Cloverfield]

You bring up a good point MojoMan. Mainly because I never really approved the closing of Goodbye threads on OWF ... it just happened during a time I was not very active on the forums (personal problems, etc), so I just really let it run it's course.

All of these kinds of threads can be seen as "spammy", but they are also a way to show us as being friendly here at OWF.

The only time I really have a problem with goodbye threads, is if they have been posted by a member who is never really active anyway. They post a few posts and then say goodbye. That is a reason to close a goodbye thread that I agree with. But if there is a long-term member or an active member who is no longer able to post anymore (i.e. busy, etc), then that is a valid reason for them to let people know they are going.

I also once had to re-open a welcome thread once. Although I don't do "I'm new" threads myself, some people like to introduce themselves. And if their thread is closed, they might see OWF as being unfriendly and will not return. Sure, close the thread after it has ran it's course or gets spammy, but not straight away.

I'd like to see what others think about these kinds of threads and if they have any ideas.

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