Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost

How about requiring those who sell cars or parts (and even the want ads) to lock their post when it is not available anymore. IF that capability is not there to do that, ask internet brands (or whomever owns the site) to make available, that option to lock by the OP. I see a lot of ppl asking to have this or that post locked, (or maybe even deleted), so the huge amount of active posts are paid more attention to. To even go one further, a post by an OP that isn't active after a set period of time, to be automatically locked, so the many add-on posts with a 'like this problem' type (many years later) posts are not kept active long after a post is replied to (years later ppl post to a very old post). Maybe it isn't available, the possible options I have listed, maybe it takes a lot or a little effort to make those seemingly smart options being available. How about this suggestion (even if this 'reply' needs to be moved to the site suggestions forum)?

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