How do I find the reason or a remark or reply by a moderator if any citing the reason why an idea was marked as closed.
For example, see this:
How do I find why this idea was marked as closed?
I do not find anything in the options menu either.
There are 5 pages of replies and it is time-consuming to read through all replies to find out any comment that tells the reason.
Thanks.
BR
Tushar
Hello @TusharSuradkar
There is no shortcut but you need scanning all the replies.
Here is the one that closed the idea.
One faster way would be to look for responses from Google moderators. That will save trouble.
PS. You are welcome to propose a suggestion in the idea exchange. Like we find a solution to any problem on the top in How-tos let the reply closing an idea be also at the top.
Following the link given by @C_T you will find the answer. I am sorry that you find “time consuming” reading a thread. I personally like to read it, because I can learn something more from different replies.
BTW, You can use Idea Exchange to suggest a way to create a link, like for the solutions on a post
Thank for your question
There are to many reasons to close an idea. Some are follow
when you don’t choose correct category for your idea then your idea is closed
when you idea is not too clear then your idea is closed .
when your idea is already exist in community then also your idea is closed or merge to existing idea
To learn more about the Idea Exchange, you can read [How do I use the Idea Exchange](http://To learn more about the Idea Exchange, you can read How do I use the Idea Exchange? article) post
Hey, @C_T Thanks, mate.
I didn’t mean to have someone find it out for me.
And also @ErmesT
The point I wanted to make which I did not state explicitly is that searching through all replies is not just time-consuming, it is inherently an inefficient method.
I have the same thoughts, as you have suggested, “a way to create a link, like for the solutions on a post”
I just wanted to confirm if a solution to the issue stated already existed before proceeding to post in the Idea Exchange.
Thank you.
BR,
Tushar
Hi @AshokPatel
Thank you for interjecting and listing the reasons.
I am only looking to “find a way to locate the reply” that closed the idea.
BR,
Tushar
Hi @TusharSuradkar ,
Thanks for reaching out to the community! : ]
In relation to the main inquiry, please be noted that the information kindly provided by @C_T and @ErmesT would be spot on for the update on the idea Sorting options on Contribution REVIEWS.
Regarding the reasons for an idea to be with changed status to Closed, I may add here the post How do I use the Idea Exchange and what happens to my ideas?. (much appreciated for checking @AshokPatel - however please be noted co carefully check also the link provided for most precise information)
In case you may check for an idea, suggesting that replies with updating nature in the Idea Exchange to be more recognizable, do feel free to check the idea Idea exchange: bring solution from Googler to the top for further reference.
Frankly speaking @sonnyNg I did not understand even a single line of what you have typed.
But thanks for interjecting.
What C_T and ermest have stated is concise and comprehensible.
BR,
Tushar
Hi @Tushar_Suradkar,
Thanks for your feedback! : ]
My apologies for the previous reply of mine that was overcrowded, as the idea Idea exchange: bring solution from Googler to the top is close to what you have shared. ( I have left it here as a reference)
I shared the article How do I use the Idea Exchange and what happens to my ideas?, should there be reasons for an idea to be closed, just to correct what @AshokPatel have shared.
Ah, that’s perfect @sonnyNg
That idea post captured my intent very well.
Thanks for sharing the link.
It saved me searching and posting a duplicate idea.
BR,
Tushar