Under normal circumstances.
This is the site where I would proberbly first hear about an Automotive News story.
This is the site where I might get an in depth explanation as to what an automotive problem might be.
This is where I might share ideas about my Automotive concerns.
Not all posts are Pearls of Wisdom, but over time, by and large, information surfaces or the thread just dies.
Sure we get some pusillanimous Hotheads that Flame and bad mouth. We should ignore them, or (if they persist) the Mods should remove them.
Locking legitimate threads should be a Last resort. it does not serve the people that view this site, and if no explanation is given, it insults the people that contribute to this site!