What does it mean when a forum topic gets "locked?"

I am not a tech wiz, but it is my understanding that banning IP's has a lot of negative, unintended consequences.

I was referring this to nemo. 

We are all typing too fast. 

That's why this topic is hot !

It can be verified where an IP is being used. If it turns out to be public their hands are tied. If it turns out to be the same one, same mac address and a repeat cheat, it is the same bozo in their place asking to be banned...I have seen this used effectively at another site. If you get banned unexpectedly and without just cause, they can verify your location and innocence and restore you account...

Well done nemo you have managed to stop this entire thread in it track.

It wasn't my intent....I was enjoying the posts about chess.com's credibility....it is interesting how some people do get quiet when you point out certain things though, now that you mention it....

Now I am feeling "cold". 

Just like in Eastern U.S.!

I was considering changing my name and avatar after that....

change it to 'nemo2' ?

I just read an article about how the storm's name was arrived at yesterday:

http://www.weather.com/news/winter-storm-names-20121001

"Nemo: A Greek boy’s name meaning "from the valley," means "nobody" in Latin."

he could go for Aliquid but I doubt it. 

The Roman "Nemo" or the Greek "Outis" - Nobody- was the name Odysseus used to fake out Polyphemus the cyclops.

I prefer the cartoon movie as my source...I was actually considering Nemo's dad and using his avatar

She can't be bother with troll.

I don't know why anyone does!