Not sure if you are joking or not, but I can't watch a forum 24/7, but I be notified by email 24/7. No, I wouldn't get up in the middle of the night, but I could lock the post from 7 am to 9 pm. Give or take.

Just like this post. I certainly am not watching it waiting for replies. I just get notified by email. Works for me, maybe not for others.

Thanks.

Bert

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