**Title: Self-close topics**

I would like to suggest adding an option that allows topic owners to close their own topics.

At the moment, we cannot self-close our own topics. This can become a problem when a topic is old, sold out, outdated, or no longer needed. Even if the topic owner writes something like “no more items,” “sold out,” or “topic closed” on the last page, people can still reply to the topic or send private messages about it.

For example, I still get PMs from topics that are 2 months old, even after I clearly wrote that there are no more items. Letting the topic die does not always work, because people keep replying or messaging, which keeps the topic active and creates confusion.

I understand that this suggestion has been made before and was denied. However, we are now in 2026, and forum tools and moderation systems are much better than before. With the right safeguards, I believe this feature could be useful without causing major problems.

**Suggestion:**

Allow the original topic owner to close their own topic when it is no longer active, sold out, finished, or outdated.

The topic should not be deleted or hidden. It should simply be locked from new replies, while still being visible and searchable.

**Pros:**

* It would reduce unnecessary replies to old topics.
* It would stop people from bumping or keeping finished topics active.
* It would reduce unwanted PMs about items or topics that are no longer available.
* It would make the forum cleaner and easier to browse.
* It would help users understand which topics are still active and which are finished.
* It would save moderators and mediators time, because users would not need to ask them to close old topics.
* It gives topic owners better control over their own outdated or completed topics.
* It helps prevent confusion in trade topics where items are already sold or no longer available.
* Closed topics would still remain visible, so there is still transparency.
* If proper logs exist, moderators can still review what happened if there is ever a problem.

**Cons:**

* Some users might close topics too quickly.
* A user could try to close a topic during a dispute.
* A scammer might try to close a topic to avoid public replies or warnings.
* Moderators may need extra tools to reopen topics when needed.
* There would need to be clear rules about when self-closing is allowed.
* Trade-related topics may need extra protection so people cannot hide problems.

**Possible safeguards:**

* Only the original topic creator can close their own topic.
* Closing a topic should not delete or hide the topic.
* Closed topics should still be visible and searchable.
* Moderators should always be able to reopen a closed topic.
* Moderators should be able to see edit history and earlier edits.
* If the topic owner edits their last post before closing, moderators should still be able to see the earlier version.
* Add a visible note such as: “Closed by topic owner.”
* Add a cooldown, for example the topic can only be self-closed after a certain amount of time.
* In trade sections, self-closing could be disabled if there is an active dispute or scam report.
* Users should not be able to use self-close to avoid scam accusations or unresolved issues.

**Why this would help:**

The main issue is that old topics do not always die naturally. People still reply, bump them, or send PMs months later. This creates extra work for the topic owner and can also waste moderator or mediator time if users need to ask staff to close topics manually.

Mediators already have the ability to close topics, but asking them to close every old or finished topic is not ideal. Their time should be used for more important issues, not simple topic cleanup.

A self-close option would make the forum cleaner, reduce confusion, and save staff time, while still keeping moderators in full control if something needs to be reviewed or reopened.

With proper safeguards, edit history, and moderator control, I think this could be a useful and safe feature.

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**Another issue with old topics:**

I have also noticed that when I edit a post and write “closed” or “no more items,” it does not always show clearly in search results right away. Sometimes there seems to be a delay, or the search preview does not update directly.

This means people may still see the topic in search and think it is active. Most users do not click into the topic first to check the last page or the latest edit. They just see the topic, assume it is still open, and then reply or send a PM.

Because of this, simply editing the topic or writing “closed” in the last post is not enough. A proper self-close feature would make it much clearer, because the topic could show a visible closed status before people even enter the topic.

For example, the topic could show something like:

* Closed
* Closed by topic owner
* No longer active
* Topic locked

This would make it much easier for users to understand that the topic is finished without needing to open it and read the last page.

EDIT:

**Why the current edit system is not enough:**

Even with a 72-hour edit window, the current system does not fully solve the problem.

A topic owner can still forget to edit the topic and write “closed.” Also, even if the owner does edit the post, many users may still not notice it. They may find the topic through search, old links, or previous activity and assume it is still open.

As mentioned earlier, even when “closed” or “no more items” is written in the topic, people may still send PMs anyway. This means editing a post is not a clear enough solution.

A proper self-close feature would be much better because it would give the topic an actual closed status, instead of relying only on edited text inside the topic.

This could help prevent:

* People replying to finished topics.
* People sending PMs about old or unavailable items.
* Old topics becoming active again by mistake.
* Topic owners needing to explain the same thing repeatedly.
* Moderators or mediators being asked to close simple finished topics manually.

The main point is that “editing the post” and “closing the topic” are not the same thing. Editing only adds text, while self-closing would clearly mark the topic as finished and stop new replies.


This post was edited by Skymaster on May 12 2026 10:53am

hi,

this was suggested several times ago

you can edit your first post by your self if you wont miss the 72 hours timer

even more if you are veryfied and so on

gl hf nice day

This post was edited by flatter on May 12 2026 10:53am

**Why the current edit system is not enough:**

Even with a 72-hour edit window, the current system does not fully solve the problem.

A topic owner can still forget to edit the topic and write “closed.” Also, even if the owner does edit the post, many users may still not notice it. They may find the topic through search, old links, or previous activity and assume it is still open.

As mentioned earlier, even when “closed” or “no more items” is written in the topic, people may still send PMs anyway. This means editing a post is not a clear enough solution.

A proper self-close feature would be much better because it would give the topic an actual closed status, instead of relying only on edited text inside the topic.

This could help prevent:

* People replying to finished topics.
* People sending PMs about old or unavailable items.
* Old topics becoming active again by mistake.
* Topic owners needing to explain the same thing repeatedly.
* Moderators or mediators being asked to close simple finished topics manually.

The main point is that “editing the post” and “closing the topic” are not the same thing. Editing only adds text, while self-closing would clearly mark the topic as finished and stop new replies.

i dont see any problems with that

you can clean out any items which you offered, if you dont miss the edit

Edit:

and if you dont list items in topic title nobody will pm you about anything, cause they dont know what you offer

This post was edited by flatter on May 12 2026 11:00am

No

Only trade posts have that edit

This has been suggested numerous times already and has been denied. example: https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=106840651

As a best practice, make sure that your idea hasn't been suggested in the past, as stated here: https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=57896631

the reason a topic is being re suggested by me now is cuz its 2026 we have better technology and logic, people dont just resubmit a suggestion for fun, but because it is something that needs to be changed.



**Why the 72-hour edit window is not enough:**

Being forced to rely on a 72-hour edit window is not a good enough solution.

People have real lives, and it is easy to forget to edit a topic in time, especially if you are an active trader with 10+ topics to keep track of. This is something bigger sellers can easily experience, because they may have many different trade topics active at the same time.

Some may ask why everything is not kept in one topic, but that is not always possible. Large trade lists can become too long, and the system may not allow everything to fit in one post. That is a separate issue, but it shows why some traders need multiple topics.

Also, saying “just do not list items in the topic title, then nobody will PM you” is not a real solution.

When making a trade topic, the title and topic must be clear about what is being offered or needed. Otherwise, it can be misleading and may go against trade rules. Traders should not have to hide what they are selling or buying just to avoid PMs months later.

The problem is that even when I do everything properly, I still receive posts and PMs on topics where I no longer have the items for sale or no longer need the items. Some of these topics are over 2 months old, yet people still reply or message about them.

This is exactly why a real self-close feature would help. It would allow topic owners to clearly mark a topic as finished and stop new replies, instead of relying on edits, last-page comments, or hoping people notice that the topic is no longer active.

Active traders should not have to keep dealing with repeated PMs, replies, confusion, and unnecessary frustration from old finished topics. A proper self-close option would make this much cleaner for both users and staff.


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even now cant even change 1st post cuz 30min past

also:

**Note:**

I would also like to ask that mainly highly experienced traders reply to this suggestion.

The reason is that this issue is something you mostly notice after having many active trade topics over a long period of time. If someone has not experienced old topics getting replies or PMs weeks or months later, it may be easy to think that simply editing the post or letting the topic die is enough.

But for active traders, this can become a repeated problem. Old topics continue to create PMs, replies, confusion, and unnecessary extra work, even when the topic is already finished.

So I hope people who have actually dealt with this issue can give feedback, because they will better understand why a proper self-close feature would be useful.

How it works now, works best. Voted no.

This is the answer. This is not something that will be implemented.

Thanks