"Most popular threads" might include a check to see if the thread is locked

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**Ouze**

This is probably an unusual confluence of circumstances, but the "most popular thread" at the top of the forum has for days been a thread that is locked. Obviously this is a problem that will eventually fix itself but I strongly suspect that the current situation is an unforeseen development that might, perhaps, warrant a tweak.

**insaniak**

I'm not sure I see the problem. The most popular threads link is supposed to highlight threads that might be worth checking out. The content of that thread doesn't become illegible when the thread is locked.

**Ouze**

I'd have to imagine that at least part of the idea behind showcasing a popular conversation is so you could participate in it?

Beyond that, it's been in that spot despite being locked for 5 days. Honestly I'm sort of wondering if it's bugged.

**insaniak**

It doesn't update in real time... There's a trigger for it, but I don't remember what it is off the top of my head.

**legoburner**

Either 7 or 14 days from the last post I think