ok you're right man, for the most part everyone has been pretty helpful, i guess i just took some of the messages out of context (it's just one of those days) but i appreciate the advice guys
If you start making shit loads of threads entitled "omgzzzzz my dreads are locked up and it's been a day" then we will be on your case.
Yea, I prefer the term 'patience.' I agree that when locks are 'made' they have that terrible habit of falling out and looking like shiet for a few months.