Anyone can mark their own request thread solved as long as it is within 2 hours of it originally being posted. This obviously relies on:
a) it being answered quickly by someone
b) you being online to do it within that period
So obviously this won't be applicable that often, but it is possible.
If you have missed this allotted time period, the only other way you can do it is if you have a reaction score of at least 200. People meeting this criteria can edit the status of their ID request thread at any point, even if it was originally posted several years ago.
If you are not within the "edit window" and you do not have a reaction score of 200 or more, then your only option is to use the report button underneath a post inside the relevant thread.
The exact processes to follow are described below.
Step-by-step instructions on how to mark your thread [SOLVED]
METHOD #1 - DO IT YOURSELF
METHOD #2 - REPORT IT
So, that's how you do it - but please take the time to read the below as well as it covers some important points we'd like people to be aware of...
The definition of a SOLVED thread
A thread is not deemed worthy of being assigned a status of [SOLVED] unless the (correct) answer has been shared within the thread.
Did you find out who it was within minutes of creating the thread? That's great... but now that you thread is public, please have the decency to share the answer with everyone else as there may be others other than just yourself who would be interested to know the answer now that they have laid eyes on them. For example, they may have already have subscribed to the thread using the 'watch' button in anticipation of finding out the answer for themselves.
In other words, if you find out the answer - share it; don't keep it to yourself. Do not change the status of your thread or ask for it to be changed if you have not divulged the answer to everyone else, because in that instance - it is only solved to you and nobody else. The moment you "went public" by posting the thread - it is not just a curiosity of yourself, but likely many others.
However, there are some instances where the query may be deemed to be unsolvable, perhaps after years of trying - in which case you can reasonably ask for the thread to be marked solved on the basis that in all likelihood a definitive answer won't be possible and you therefore give up. Please make this clear when making such a conclusion though otherwise people will wrongly assume that you have found out the answer and not shared it.
And because a request thread isn't always just about one person and can be multiple different queries in one... please ensure that every one has been accounted for. For example, if only 6 out of 7 babes have been successfully identified, then that does not equal a 100% solved thread. If you are satisfied that the one(s) left over cannot be ID'd, please declare this when marking your thread solved or asking for it to be.
Other notes and general etiquette
Please do not ask for threads to be "closed" or "deleted"
We sometimes get asked to do this when people have found the answer to their own question. The only circumstance where a thread would be closed or deleted is if some kind of board rule has been broken. You may well have a legitimate other reason for requesting a thread to be deleted, in which case fair enough - but in the context of solved threads, finding out the ID is not a valid reason for deleting/closing a thread.
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I neither changed the status of my own thread or asked for it to be changed, so why has it been marked solved?
Putting in a request for your thread to be marked solved or actually doing it yourself is not the only way that threads can be marked solved because the moderation team observes what goes on and will mark a thread as solved pre-emptively if deemed appropriate. However, we generally like to leave this up to the individuals who created the thread in the first instance to determine whether they are satisified that their thread is solved rather than doing it for them. Plus, it gets everyone in the right habits. ie. if everyone looks after their own threads then we only need to do some gentle pruning to keep the board tidy rather than having to deal with absolutely everything. For this reason, we thank you for complying with what has been spoken about in this thread.
Another reason that your thread may have been marked solved is because someone else reported it on your behalf. We will only ever change it if it is appropriate to do so though and not just because someone has asked for it.
In the unlikely event that a thread has been marked solved when it shouldn't have been and you can't alter it yourself, let us know by using the report post method and we'll sort it.
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Do I absolutely HAVE to mark my own threads as solved, or request them to be?
No, but we certainly encourage it as it helps to keep the board organised and up-to-date. It also saves people from clicking into a thread thinking it is unsolved only to find that it has been solved and therefore no help is required after all.
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Don't forget to say thank you!
Whilst the majority of you seem like decent folk - we can't help but notice that there is an alarming number of people who don't see fit to thank the member(s) who have helped them out with an ID. It only takes a second to thank someone either by way of a short message or a like, so please make sure that you show some appreciation for those who have taken the time to answer your query. Otherwise, you are giving off the impression that you take the help you get from the community here for granted and/or at worst that you are a bit of a jerk!
Thank you for reading and let us know if you have any questions.
a) it being answered quickly by someone
b) you being online to do it within that period
So obviously this won't be applicable that often, but it is possible.
If you have missed this allotted time period, the only other way you can do it is if you have a reaction score of at least 200. People meeting this criteria can edit the status of their ID request thread at any point, even if it was originally posted several years ago.
If you are not within the "edit window" and you do not have a reaction score of 200 or more, then your only option is to use the report button underneath a post inside the relevant thread.
The exact processes to follow are described below.
Step-by-step instructions on how to mark your thread [SOLVED]
METHOD #1 - DO IT YOURSELF
- Click the button with the three dots and the downward pointing arrow located at the top-right of the thread ●●●▼
- Click Edit thread
- Click on the [NEEDS ID] prefix to then change it to [SOLVED]
- Click the Save button ✅
METHOD #2 - REPORT IT
- Simply click on the Report button underneath any post inside the thread you wish to be marked as solved and politely ask for the thread to be marked solved.
- Your request will usually be dealt with within a few hours of submission. ✅
So, that's how you do it - but please take the time to read the below as well as it covers some important points we'd like people to be aware of...
The definition of a SOLVED thread
A thread is not deemed worthy of being assigned a status of [SOLVED] unless the (correct) answer has been shared within the thread.
Did you find out who it was within minutes of creating the thread? That's great... but now that you thread is public, please have the decency to share the answer with everyone else as there may be others other than just yourself who would be interested to know the answer now that they have laid eyes on them. For example, they may have already have subscribed to the thread using the 'watch' button in anticipation of finding out the answer for themselves.
In other words, if you find out the answer - share it; don't keep it to yourself. Do not change the status of your thread or ask for it to be changed if you have not divulged the answer to everyone else, because in that instance - it is only solved to you and nobody else. The moment you "went public" by posting the thread - it is not just a curiosity of yourself, but likely many others.
However, there are some instances where the query may be deemed to be unsolvable, perhaps after years of trying - in which case you can reasonably ask for the thread to be marked solved on the basis that in all likelihood a definitive answer won't be possible and you therefore give up. Please make this clear when making such a conclusion though otherwise people will wrongly assume that you have found out the answer and not shared it.
And because a request thread isn't always just about one person and can be multiple different queries in one... please ensure that every one has been accounted for. For example, if only 6 out of 7 babes have been successfully identified, then that does not equal a 100% solved thread. If you are satisfied that the one(s) left over cannot be ID'd, please declare this when marking your thread solved or asking for it to be.
Other notes and general etiquette
Please do not ask for threads to be "closed" or "deleted"
We sometimes get asked to do this when people have found the answer to their own question. The only circumstance where a thread would be closed or deleted is if some kind of board rule has been broken. You may well have a legitimate other reason for requesting a thread to be deleted, in which case fair enough - but in the context of solved threads, finding out the ID is not a valid reason for deleting/closing a thread.
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I neither changed the status of my own thread or asked for it to be changed, so why has it been marked solved?
Putting in a request for your thread to be marked solved or actually doing it yourself is not the only way that threads can be marked solved because the moderation team observes what goes on and will mark a thread as solved pre-emptively if deemed appropriate. However, we generally like to leave this up to the individuals who created the thread in the first instance to determine whether they are satisified that their thread is solved rather than doing it for them. Plus, it gets everyone in the right habits. ie. if everyone looks after their own threads then we only need to do some gentle pruning to keep the board tidy rather than having to deal with absolutely everything. For this reason, we thank you for complying with what has been spoken about in this thread.
Another reason that your thread may have been marked solved is because someone else reported it on your behalf. We will only ever change it if it is appropriate to do so though and not just because someone has asked for it.
In the unlikely event that a thread has been marked solved when it shouldn't have been and you can't alter it yourself, let us know by using the report post method and we'll sort it.
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Do I absolutely HAVE to mark my own threads as solved, or request them to be?
No, but we certainly encourage it as it helps to keep the board organised and up-to-date. It also saves people from clicking into a thread thinking it is unsolved only to find that it has been solved and therefore no help is required after all.
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Don't forget to say thank you!
Whilst the majority of you seem like decent folk - we can't help but notice that there is an alarming number of people who don't see fit to thank the member(s) who have helped them out with an ID. It only takes a second to thank someone either by way of a short message or a like, so please make sure that you show some appreciation for those who have taken the time to answer your query. Otherwise, you are giving off the impression that you take the help you get from the community here for granted and/or at worst that you are a bit of a jerk!
Thank you for reading and let us know if you have any questions.
