wouldn't it be easier to lock the thread after posting a message at the end of the thread that the thread in its entirety has been moved to a separate forum? I mean, wouldn't that save the trouble of all the bitching that the admins get in this forum when they pull stuff like that? If its off topic, lock it, THEN move it, poof, it took an extra 8 seconds or so. this of course will likely fall on deaf ears, but what the hay, worth a shot.