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Now, it's not exactly unknown that Tier 2 threads are admin locked by default. It's how the site has operated for years now. But, I believe it's time to change that.
Of course, locking Tier 2 profiles does have it's benefits: it prevents users from abusing the tier, which tends to happen more the higher up you go in the tiering system, whether upwards or downwards, thereby decreasing the load of anyone monitoring recent edits.
However, I believe that using this as a justification for why the tier should stay locked is misguided, as it seriously undermines the responsibility of our users. Will mistakes still happen? Sure, we're all human after all. However, I think everyone can appreciate how much the site has grown in maturity since this restriction was imposed.
Also, to make it clear, I am not suggesting that every Tier 2 profile should be unlocked. Controversial or popular profiles, or profiles that dip into Tier 1, should obviously stay locked for reasons explained with much more eloquence than I could ever muster in previous threads of a similar type. However, I do adamantly believe that this course of action will significantly ease the job of responsible users on this site.
Note: Staff only
Of course, locking Tier 2 profiles does have it's benefits: it prevents users from abusing the tier, which tends to happen more the higher up you go in the tiering system, whether upwards or downwards, thereby decreasing the load of anyone monitoring recent edits.
However, I believe that using this as a justification for why the tier should stay locked is misguided, as it seriously undermines the responsibility of our users. Will mistakes still happen? Sure, we're all human after all. However, I think everyone can appreciate how much the site has grown in maturity since this restriction was imposed.
Also, to make it clear, I am not suggesting that every Tier 2 profile should be unlocked. Controversial or popular profiles, or profiles that dip into Tier 1, should obviously stay locked for reasons explained with much more eloquence than I could ever muster in previous threads of a similar type. However, I do adamantly believe that this course of action will significantly ease the job of responsible users on this site.
Note: Staff only