Many times I've seen a thread closed by a moderator saying, "this thread is being closed per OP's request." However, our Community Guidelines does not grant the OP this ability.

Can DocJohn, an administrator or moderator please let me know what gives an OP the ability to close a thread that is within our Community Guidelines?

Thanks.

[DocJohn]

Although it's not written in the guidelines, we've always respected members' requests to close threads they started. Various reasons are given, but no reason is needed.

Originally Posted by DocJohn

Although it's not written in the guidelines, we've always respected members' requests to close threads they started. Various reasons are given, but no reason is needed.

Thanks.

I'll keep that in mind.