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Why are Forecasts by Pro's in Tropical Analysis Forum Locked

#1 Postby artist » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:14 pm

all but Derek's latest is locked...
any reason for this?
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#2 Postby CronkPSU » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:16 pm

maybe too many amateurs arguing with the pros?
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#3 Postby Stratosphere747 » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:18 pm

The only ones that are locked are Ortts previous forecast's.
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#4 Postby The Big Dog » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:18 pm

They're not all locked. Derek is the only one who locks his, and I think he does it so people won't continue to post on old forecasts.
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#5 Postby Brent » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:19 pm

It's because the forecasts are old... the most current one is not.
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#6 Postby artist » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:20 pm

it's been a looong day - could have sworn they were! :eek: sorry :oops:
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#7 Postby Brent » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:21 pm

This one is not:

http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=71303
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#8 Postby southerngale » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:50 pm

Derek requested that we lock his previous forecasts when he issues a new one. That's why they're locked.
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