Anonymously locked threads.

Recently, a discussion about the the history and development of firearms was locked without explanation. https://www.chess.com/forum/view/off-topic/guns-for-mexi-66301227?page=1

The staff member or moderator that locked it didn't even have the decency to identify who they were.

This discussion was already being moderated my the OP and other members actively involved. As far as I am aware, nothing in this discussion violated the sites TOS.

If I'm wrong, then I would appreciate it if the unknown person that locked it would explain why.

When the site feels like a topic is inappropriate, or that the progression of a topic has crossed some line of decency, then the people starting or participating in these topics need to be told why.

How are we supposed to correct our behavior if we don't have clear and concise guidelines of what is acceptable and what is not?

It's unlocked.

Thank you.

thanks, justbefair. gomer and mexi (when he comes back) will be happy.

What's the opposite of an anonymously locked thread? I know. It's a publicly locked thread. Like a public execution. Makes more of an impression.