Locking Posts Is the Most Detestable Thing -- Like Suddenly Shouting "Halt!" While Someone Is in the Act.

Locking posts is the most detestable thing on forums. It's like someone suddenly shouting "halt!" while another person is in the act. The rhythm is broken, the mood is killed. You might as well castrate the post entirely rather than lock it.

Deleting a post at least gives a clean end -- the post is gone, nothing to see, move on. But locking? The post is still there, glaring at you, yet you can't respond, can't continue. It's the cruelest form of forum torture. It's like being shown a sumptuous feast but having your mouth sewn shut.

This lady's posts have been locked more times than anyone can count. But this lady never yields. A locked post is just a medal of honor -- proof that you've said something worth silencing.