What does the blue X mean?

What does the blue X mean next to a topic? and also...I have noticed that those threads with a blue X do not have the words (quote and post reply) in the upper right hand corner....why does that happen?

Thank you ahead of time for your answers.

That means the thread is closed to further replies. So you can't Reply To and Quote the post.

reply to post by Benevolent Heretic


Thank you for your answer...but why do they close those threads?

Originally posted by caladonea
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic

 

Thank you for your answer...but why do they close those threads?

If the content has been already shared or if its not complete with correct data. There are numerous reasons I have seen.

I know this is off topic, and since were talking about blue,
what does the blue "this post" do or mean on the top left of each post?

reply to post by mikepopy


That will change the address at the top, where you would type...to the ID of the post specifically.

ETA;

This is for this particular thread:

www.abovetopsecret.com...

While this one would be for this specific post..

www.abovetopsecret.com...

reply to post by tothetenthpower


Thank you for your answer,I see what it does now.
A second question, how or in what way does one use it?

reply to post by mikepopy


It's mostly used for alerting specific posts and that sort of thing.

It's easier to just have the link to the post in question, as opposed to the thread and then attempting to find the specific post.

It's also usefull if you would like to reference a specific post from another thread.

reply to post by tothetenthpower


Got it!!!
Thanks for the info.

And all this time I thought is was a Big Blue ATS kiss. XOXO

See ya learn something new on ATS everyday.