Deletion of Users Comments and Threads - Page 3

Dastardly · 04 March 2010, 00:08

I disagree with it in any area to be honest.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion.

prowler · 04 March 2010, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dastardly

I disagree with it in any area to be honest.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion.

Disagreeing with it is perfectly acceptable, and I am not so sure it is as unpopular an opinion as you imagine. It's usually when members won't tolerate it that problems start.

cosmicfrog · 04 March 2010, 02:21

to s certain degree I agree with Dastardly
It is really frustrating when you read a thread all the way through and are about to comment on it only to find that its been closed

still think I should be able to delete everything that I have created here, even if I had to ask a mods permission first. To a certain amount I see my writing (such as it is) as mine and EAB just holds it for me so other ppl may read it. I have not given EAB/RCK or anyone else permission to do as they wish with my posts or have I ? by writing in the forum are we giving permission for the forum owner to do as he/she wishes with our posts ?

must read the rules again some time .....

NewDeli · 04 March 2010, 02:28

I would bet my watch some would pay to have me remove some (most, all ?) of my posts in Toni's sections, whether I leave or not.

Graham Humphrey · 04 March 2010, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

Do you really think that is a problem in the main area of EAB?

Just done a quick count for the last six months on all of EAB (excluding OT) and I can reveal that

- 14 threads have been locked (this excludes threads that have a 'natural time/usefulness limit' like Guess The Screenshot, and Toni's old WinUAE beta threads) - three of these were due to illegal links/requests, one was a news thread which I locked with a link to a separate, already-huge discussion and the other ten were split about 50/50 between being deliberately started by trolls looking to cause trouble, and others that ended up in flame wars for whatever reason (usually on more sensitive issues).

- 12 threads have been deleted - four of these were at the specific request of the thread starter, another three were again due to legality/copyright issues, another four were just duplicate threads and just one was due to a thread started deliberately to provoke people.

I really don't want to drag this off-topic but I thought it was worth putting out there.

RCK · 06 March 2010, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilgamesh

Then please do a convicted Noob and Lamer a favor and consider renaming it >>Amiga FAQ/Wiki<<.

If it reads "Amiga FAQ" then somebody

might miss its meaning.

Renamed

RCK · 06 March 2010, 00:07

On Topic:

Last time someone deleted all his posts and damage the board threads, I setup the "X year edit" limit.
This behaviour lead us to this thread: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=39709

It seems this problem will spawn every years

Hungry Horace · 06 March 2010, 03:38

i dont really see the reason it was removed after being added last time either then, other than Andreas kicking up a (imho childish) fuss despite this important comment:

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCK

I always through this was activated, but it seems I was wrong.

gimbal · 06 March 2010, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

Cheer up mate, it's hardly life-threatening is it?

EAB doesn't owe you a living

FUN FUN FUN

Such simple wisdom... I feel inspired by a guy who relates himself to a killer ape.

Paul_s · 10 March 2010, 15:06

I'm going to mass edit all my posts and put them in Greek!

In anycase iirc VBB forums 'hide' deleted posts if done by a member. A moderator/admin should be able to restore/undelete them?

killergorilla · 10 March 2010, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimbal

Such simple wisdom... I feel inspired by a guy who relates himself to a killer ape.

No probs. I have a paypal donation page. Please support my cause.

Dastardly · 10 March 2010, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

I'm going to mass edit all my posts and put them in Geek!

Shouldn't take long then

RCK · 11 March 2010, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hungry Horace

i dont really see the reason it was removed after being added last time either then, other than Andreas kicking up a (imho childish) fuss despite this important comment:

Most users claim their "own" what they write (not only andreas, I got PM and IRC chat on this topic), and it seems it's more important than old thread correct reading.

Now: I think one limit like 2 years should be a good deal.

prowler · 11 March 2010, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCK

Now: I think one limit like 2 years should be a good deal.

That sounds fair enough. I've not been a member here for two years yet, and I can't remember what I was posting about when I first joined, so I would be very unlikely to want to edit any of it.

DH · 11 March 2010, 23:41

Sounds good to me RCK

clueless · 12 March 2010, 00:13

I think thats fair enough (2 yrs). When you have been on a while like you guys, you maybe forget what its like for newbies. The amount of info I got from old posts after searching on google (before I registered) has been invaluable, I couldnt have got started without the info from posts from years ago. They are hidden away from day to day browsing, so you forget about them, but they are a valuable resource and moves should be made to preserve some brilliant advice and solutions.

TCD · 12 March 2010, 09:40

Please let's not forget that members usually don't just delete their posts because they feel like it... Anyway, 2 years sounds good to me aswell

Peter · 12 March 2010, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by clueless

I think thats fair enough (2 yrs). When you have been on a while like you guys, you maybe forget what its like for newbies. The amount of info I got from old posts after searching on google (before I registered) has been invaluable, I couldnt have got started without the info from posts from years ago. They are hidden away from day to day browsing, so you forget about them, but they are a valuable resource and moves should be made to preserve some brilliant advice and solutions.

This quote states the point perfectly.

Thanks RCK - 2 years protects a lot of information, for us all.

killergorilla · 12 March 2010, 12:22

Is the 2 years from the last edit, or from the creation of the post?

Also, would this apply to forums that I moderate, or will I still be able to edit posts in my forums that have gone past the 2 year barrier?

Paul_s · 12 March 2010, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dastardly

Shouldn't take long then

what!!! I'm calling Superfrog. Be scared, very scared!

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04 March 2010, 00:08	#41
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	I disagree with it in any area to be honest. I don't expect it to be a popular opinion.

04 March 2010, 02:21	#43
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	to s certain degree I agree with Dastardly It is really frustrating when you read a thread all the way through and are about to comment on it only to find that its been closed still think I should be able to delete everything that I have created here, even if I had to ask a mods permission first. To a certain amount I see my writing (such as it is) as mine and EAB just holds it for me so other ppl may read it. I have not given EAB/RCK or anyone else permission to do as they wish with my posts or have I ? by writing in the forum are we giving permission for the forum owner to do as he/she wishes with our posts ? must read the rules again some time .....

04 March 2010, 02:28	#44
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	I would bet my watch some would pay to have me remove some (most, all ?) of my posts in Toni's sections, whether I leave or not.

06 March 2010, 00:07	#47
RCK Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris / France Age: 45 Posts: 3,091	On Topic: Last time someone deleted all his posts and damage the board threads, I setup the "X year edit" limit. This behaviour lead us to this thread: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=39709 It seems this problem will spawn every years

10 March 2010, 15:06	#50
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,336	I'm going to mass edit all my posts and put them in Greek! In anycase iirc VBB forums 'hide' deleted posts if done by a member. A moderator/admin should be able to restore/undelete them?

11 March 2010, 23:41	#55
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	Sounds good to me RCK

12 March 2010, 00:13	#56
clueless Guessing my way round Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 159	I think thats fair enough (2 yrs). When you have been on a while like you guys, you maybe forget what its like for newbies. The amount of info I got from old posts after searching on google (before I registered) has been invaluable, I couldnt have got started without the info from posts from years ago. They are hidden away from day to day browsing, so you forget about them, but they are a valuable resource and moves should be made to preserve some brilliant advice and solutions.

12 March 2010, 09:40	#57
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,607	Please let's not forget that members usually don't just delete their posts because they feel like it... Anyway, 2 years sounds good to me aswell

12 March 2010, 12:22	#59
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	Is the 2 years from the last edit, or from the creation of the post? Also, would this apply to forums that I moderate, or will I still be able to edit posts in my forums that have gone past the 2 year barrier?

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