I'd just be happy if there was an auto lock after x days with no posts system and the OP could reopen if they need to. I always want to check threads I've posted in for replies directed @ me and it is a real pain when dead threads are bumped for no reason.
Fair enough, they would know better than either of us and I haven't read up on anything of the sort. So you'd know better than me and I'll take your word on it. I like the idea of an auto-lock after X days with no posts. I'm in the same boat, I hate to miss a direct reply to me.
Although I agree that would be useful in many cases, threads like this one would be locked as well:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=12156.0I think it will be worth to keep bumping the thread with comments in the future if price skyrockets.