# Setting for auto closing topic if OP is hidden

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-for-auto-closing-topic-if-op-is-hidden/33390>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Created:** [Setembro 17, 2015, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-for-auto-closing-topic-if-op-is-hidden/33390 "2015-09-17T11:08:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [Setembro 17, 2015, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-for-auto-closing-topic-if-op-is-hidden/33390/1 "2015-09-17T11:08:42Z")

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There have been requests in my community for a feature that temporarily auto closes a topic if the OP has been hidden via community flagging. The reasoning behind this is that if the OP is hidden, there is little sense in continuing the discussion anyway, and it would be a good way to stop potential flames before they even begin. Of course this could set to on or off according to the needs of a specific community. Mine is quite prone to flames lately, so that’s why we’re asking.  
I know there’s a global setting for auto close, but it doesn’t work exactly the same way. Is this something you would consider adding in the future?

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