Deleting Threads, Part 2
#1
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Deleting Threads, Part 2
Yes, I realize we have discussed this before but, IMO, it is worth revisiting. Has there been any thought to allowing the OP of a thread to delete it when necessary. It dawned on me when reading this thread that, although we had some issues, it seemed way easier in the past when a thread could be deleted easily if it was a dupe or if someone posted a thread incorrectly. Is there any way to prevent a thread from being deleted only after a number of replies (say 10). Thoughts?
#3
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
I feel the potential for abuse is too great, we don't want threads deleted just because the OP doesn't like other's opinions.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
#4
Banned
Originally Posted by Trevor
I feel the potential for abuse is too great, we don't want threads deleted just because the OP doesn't like other's opinions.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
#5
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by matta
The old system worked fine for 8 years. I don't remember "abuse" back then. IIRC, at one point recently, a poster put up a thread, got an answer, then deleted it (because he got his answer). Suddenly people petitioned to prevent deleting threads.
#7
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
I posted a duplicate thread in Hot Deals last month. Not only could I not delete the duplicate, but there is no Report a Post button in your own posts. The duplicate threads are still there.
#8
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
Then you're remembering incorrectly. There were at least two high-profile discussion threads that the OPs just up and deleted. That was the real cause of the new policy, in my opinion.
But then, I'm a free speech freak and don't think that anything should be deleted. Closed is fine, but never deleted.
#9
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by Trevor
I feel the potential for abuse is too great, we don't want threads deleted just because the OP doesn't like other's opinions.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
The once in awhile that someone makes a mistake (dupe thread,etc), just report it to the mods and it's gone.
Or even a timed one... such as can't be deleted after X number of days or whatever.
#11
DVD Talk Hero
If I remember correctly, deleting threads is an all-or-nothing option. This fine gradation that everyone is talking about would be great, but it's not possible with the forum software.
#12
DVD Talk Ruler
Something like this would be a step in the right direction...
http://vbmodder.com/forums/f17/allow...thread-62.html
http://vbmodder.com/forums/f17/allow...thread-62.html
#13
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Originally Posted by General Zod
Something like this would be a step in the right direction...
http://vbmodder.com/forums/f17/allow...thread-62.html
http://vbmodder.com/forums/f17/allow...thread-62.html
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On an IPB forum I visit they have a feature where members can delete their thread, but it really just goes invisible and sent to a queue where someone from the staff can either accept/deny the threads deletion. If the request is accepted it is permanently deleted, if it is denied that user can't attempt to delete that particular thread anymore.
vBulletin must have the same hack/modification available somewhere.
vBulletin must have the same hack/modification available somewhere.