“Pools Closed” is an internet slang term used to indicate that a certain online community or platform is no longer open or accessible. It originated from the virtual world of the online game Habbo Hotel, where moderators would close off areas (resembling swimming pools) due to disruptive or inappropriate behavior. The term has since evolved and is now used more broadly to indicate the end, closure, or shutdown of certain online spaces or activities.
Examples:
1. In gaming forums:
– The popular gaming forum announced that due to ongoing maintenance issues, their multiplayer servers are “pools closed” until further notice.
– Players who were excited to participate in the online tournament were disappointed to find out that it got canceled last minute, and the official announcement simply stated “pools closed” without providing any further explanation.
2. In social media discussions:
– After a controversial argument erupted under a viral tweet, the original poster decided to put an end to the discussion by replying with a simple “pools closed” message, indicating that further debate or comments would no longer be allowed.
– When a private group encountered an abundance of spam and irrelevant posts, the group administrator swiftly took action and posted an announcement saying “pools closed for cleanup,” indicating that the group would be temporarily unavailable while they removed the unwanted content and members from the community.
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