Option B for me.
It worked previously and the site was working until the changes were made.

To ensure the threads are easily quoted, I would suggest the previous months thread, isn't separated/locked down until a week or so has passed of the new month.

To keep the sections looking tidy, I would suggest the locked threads are kept in a sub-forum.

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