Cannot delete my threads anymore-why?

**pointreyes** · 12-26-2001, 08:38 PM

I normally post a new thread and wait for a day for a response. If none, I would delete the thread-well, it appears that I don't have the right to do this. Why?

***Ozzie*** · 12-27-2001, 12:29 AM

Hmmm...haven't heard that one yet. Must be something to do with the new setup.
Maybe CJ will have an answer - I'll reference this for him.

kadron · 12-30-2001, 09:11 PM

Just for info, not an isolated incident.. I can't delete my own posts either.. Not a biggie, but I don't want to hog up space if I can free it up.

Miles · 12-30-2001, 11:01 PM

Same here

***Ozzie*** · 01-01-2002, 12:27 AM

Ok - we heard back from CJ on this....it looks like members can no longer delete threads.
If you want to remove a thread you'll need to notify one of the mods and we'll be happy to do it for you.

StarTraveller · 01-02-2002, 09:08 AM

Hi guys

I have a little extra info. The change was made as a precaution.

We discussed the scenario where one angry (evil?) member could actually delete numerous valuable threads if he had himself started them.

We decided that it was better to prevent this from ever happening.

I hope it's not too inconvenient and as Ozzie said, we would be happy to help you if a thread needs to be deleted

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kadron · 01-02-2002, 09:57 PM

Smart idea

**pointreyes** · 01-04-2002, 05:22 PM

Could there be a way to have the delete request set-up so that when an individual wants to delete a post that there is a message area for the request and that the request is:

Code:

If no mod
   then send request to next mod that logs in
elsif
   number of mod > 1 then send the request to latest mod on bbs
else
   send request to current mod
end if

Sorry, I could not find an easier way to explain it. :/

StarTraveller · 01-04-2002, 05:29 PM

I think it would be easier if you just PM'ed one of us

.

After all, the worst that could happen is that someone actually answers your question

.

I first thought about reporting your own post and asking for it to be deleted, but you actually CAN'T report your own posts

.

StarTraveller · 01-04-2002, 05:31 PM

BTW, I very much enjoyed the pseudo code

.

Miles · 01-04-2002, 05:39 PM

I agree with the premise...just make sure that the mods have vacant space for us to PM them

StarTraveller · 01-04-2002, 05:46 PM

LOL

I think that one was intended for Ozzie, right?

. He has a tendency to fill his folders pretty fast :eek:

.

You can always try me ... currently I have room for at least 50 requests

.

Miles · 01-04-2002, 05:49 PM

Just kidding ST...although I have PM'ed three mods in the last two weeks and all three had their caches full:eek:

StarTraveller · 01-04-2002, 05:51 PM

WOW :eek:.

I try to keep the number below 100. That way there's plenty of room if it's needed.

***Ozzie*** · 01-04-2002, 07:00 PM

I can't help it...I'm a saver...:o after the last time Miles tried to PM me I cleared a whole bunch out...and someday I'll actually clean my office too...

12-26-2001, 08:38 PM	#1
pointreyes The race for quality has no finish line- so technically, it's more like a death march. Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 18,159	Cannot delete my threads anymore-why? I normally post a new thread and wait for a day for a response. If none, I would delete the thread-well, it appears that I don't have the right to do this. Why?
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12-27-2001, 12:29 AM	#2
*Ozzie* neutered Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,261	Hmmm...haven't heard that one yet. Must be something to do with the new setup. Maybe CJ will have an answer - I'll reference this for him. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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12-30-2001, 09:11 PM	#3
kadron Gone too Long Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: L.I., New York Posts: 1,455	Just for info, not an isolated incident.. I can't delete my own posts either.. Not a biggie, but I don't want to hog up space if I can free it up. __________________ He Who Laughs Last Thinks Slowest If it's not broken, you didn't mess with it enough. If it is broken, chances are the warranty is expired. Specs (way out of date - I have a P4 now) http://www.mindspring.com/~kadron/pc.htm
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12-30-2001, 11:01 PM	#4
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	Same here __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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01-01-2002, 12:27 AM	#5
*Ozzie* neutered Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,261	Ok - we heard back from CJ on this....it looks like members can no longer delete threads. If you want to remove a thread you'll need to notify one of the mods and we'll be happy to do it for you. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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01-02-2002, 09:08 AM	#6
StarTraveller Retired Modder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cloud Nine Posts: 6,468	Hi guys I have a little extra info. The change was made as a precaution. We discussed the scenario where one angry (evil?) member could actually delete numerous valuable threads if he had himself started them. We decided that it was better to prevent this from ever happening. I hope it's not too inconvenient and as Ozzie said, we would be happy to help you if a thread needs to be deleted . __________________ StarTraveller.net - see Computers for current setup! Well, it used to be current... Right now, my primary computer is a ThinkPad T43p 2668-H7U upgraded to 2 GB RAM Motto: If it is worth doing then it is worth doing right! Caution: The light at the end of a tunnel may be an oncoming train...
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01-02-2002, 09:57 PM	#7
kadron Gone too Long Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: L.I., New York Posts: 1,455	Smart idea __________________ He Who Laughs Last Thinks Slowest If it's not broken, you didn't mess with it enough. If it is broken, chances are the warranty is expired. Specs (way out of date - I have a P4 now) http://www.mindspring.com/~kadron/pc.htm
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01-04-2002, 05:22 PM	#8
pointreyes The race for quality has no finish line- so technically, it's more like a death march. Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 18,159	Could there be a way to have the delete request set-up so that when an individual wants to delete a post that there is a message area for the request and that the request is: Code: If no mod then send request to next mod that logs in elsif number of mod > 1 then send the request to latest mod on bbs else send request to current mod end if Sorry, I could not find an easier way to explain it. :/
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01-04-2002, 05:29 PM	#9
StarTraveller Retired Modder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cloud Nine Posts: 6,468	I think it would be easier if you just PM'ed one of us . After all, the worst that could happen is that someone actually answers your question . I first thought about reporting your own post and asking for it to be deleted, but you actually CAN'T report your own posts . __________________ StarTraveller.net - see Computers for current setup! Well, it used to be current... Right now, my primary computer is a ThinkPad T43p 2668-H7U upgraded to 2 GB RAM Motto: If it is worth doing then it is worth doing right! Caution: The light at the end of a tunnel may be an oncoming train...
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01-04-2002, 05:31 PM	#10
StarTraveller Retired Modder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cloud Nine Posts: 6,468	BTW, I very much enjoyed the pseudo code . __________________ StarTraveller.net - see Computers for current setup! Well, it used to be current... Right now, my primary computer is a ThinkPad T43p 2668-H7U upgraded to 2 GB RAM Motto: If it is worth doing then it is worth doing right! Caution: The light at the end of a tunnel may be an oncoming train...
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01-04-2002, 05:39 PM	#11
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	I agree with the premise...just make sure that the mods have vacant space for us to PM them __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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01-04-2002, 05:46 PM	#12
StarTraveller Retired Modder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cloud Nine Posts: 6,468	LOL I think that one was intended for Ozzie, right? . He has a tendency to fill his folders pretty fast :eek: . You can always try me ... currently I have room for at least 50 requests . __________________ StarTraveller.net - see Computers for current setup! Well, it used to be current... Right now, my primary computer is a ThinkPad T43p 2668-H7U upgraded to 2 GB RAM Motto: If it is worth doing then it is worth doing right! Caution: The light at the end of a tunnel may be an oncoming train...
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01-04-2002, 05:49 PM	#13
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	Just kidding ST...although I have PM'ed three mods in the last two weeks and all three had their caches full:eek: __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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01-04-2002, 05:51 PM	#14
StarTraveller Retired Modder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cloud Nine Posts: 6,468	WOW :eek:. I try to keep the number below 100. That way there's plenty of room if it's needed. __________________ StarTraveller.net - see Computers for current setup! Well, it used to be current... Right now, my primary computer is a ThinkPad T43p 2668-H7U upgraded to 2 GB RAM Motto: If it is worth doing then it is worth doing right! Caution: The light at the end of a tunnel may be an oncoming train...
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01-04-2002, 07:00 PM	#15
*Ozzie* neutered Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,261	I can't help it...I'm a saver...:o after the last time Miles tried to PM me I cleared a whole bunch out...and someday I'll actually clean my office too... __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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