Why are threads on rumours closed?

[351DRIVER]

I do not understand why the Hogan thread was closed?

This being a forum, surely RUMOURS are allowed to be discussed?

FYI the CEO released a statement in the past few minutes to say these rumours were false

 

[Tiger man]

In before the lock

 

[SatchFan]

There was also a post on their Facebook page a short while ago announcing they were in the process of restructuring.

 

[brendy]

Rumours with no solid founds are damaging to companies and their staff, GM doesnt want to be associated with these. Should it turn to proven gospel then knock yourselves out.

 

[351DRIVER]

When Tiger was rumoured to have cheated on his wife, did GM allow this to be discussed?