well "WE" don't lock threads at all. *I* do. and the other mods, a few of whom have posted on this thread too and are apparently enjoying the show.
there's a funny thing that happens when a new person joins here that i've noticed. they say hi and say how cool everyone seems and before long, are bitching about someone being an attention whore for whatever reason, while at the same time, telling all of the internet about every mundane and personal aspect of their lives. when that backpeddles on them, and they are called out for being hypocritical, they clam up, only to come back with a little more discretion and understanding. you and your gf seem to be at stage 2.