I don't know much about the culture of MO. So I would like to ask the following question.
Is it OK to ask the reason for a question in the main to be on hold or closed in the meta?
I don't know much about the culture of MO. So I would like to ask the following question.
Is it OK to ask the reason for a question in the main to be on hold or closed in the meta?
It can be alright to ask this. However, how well such a question will be received also depends on how well the request is presented.
Among other things, one should not give the impression the question is actually a complaint and one should avoid using pointed formulations or comparisons (and also one should not do this too often).
In general, there is always a good chance such a request will not be received well. To insist too much in individual cases, typically does more harm than good. It can be better to accept decisions and to move on.