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sjh 09-25-2011 04:39 PM
No longer able to delete Post/Thread
 
Has the ability to delete posts/threads been removed?

I tried removing a post from yesterday to lower bandwidth to my server and cannot find the option.

Billybob 09-25-2011 05:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjh (Post 2797288)
Has the ability to delete posts/threads been removed?

I tried removing a post from yesterday to lower bandwidth to my server and cannot find the option.
I'm not certain of your exact circumstances but I believe as it stands now there is some time certain after which the option is no longer available, perhaps 24 hours?

That always seemed a very heavy handed way for the site owner to deny members control over the content they'd originally provided, maybe under the new ownership that will change, maybe for the better.

Brian Carlton 09-25-2011 06:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjh (Post 2797288)
Has the ability to delete posts/threads been removed?

I tried removing a post from yesterday to lower bandwidth to my server and cannot find the option.
You may edit or delete any post that you have authored for a period of exactly 21 days from the date and time of the post.

The rule was instituted to prevent wholesale deletion or sabotage of posts by a disgruntled member at some point in the future.

It's hardly heavy handed.............

Ara T. 09-25-2011 06:19 PM
Are you hosting the gif yourself or something? Just edit out the image tag

engatwork 09-25-2011 06:21 PM
There you go.

sjh 09-25-2011 06:24 PM
Oh I see. You deleted it for me. Thank you.

Does that mean that in general the original poster cannot delete a thread?

Also where does one go to lock a thread?

Thanks.

junqueyardjim 09-25-2011 06:48 PM
Well I know it really irked me that Nate C. the guy I bought my 240D from has deleted all his posts on the work he did. I was going to check on something a year ago and it's all gone. What a Nerd!

Brian Carlton 09-25-2011 06:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjh (Post 2797336)
Oh I see. You deleted it for me. Thank you.

Does that mean that in general the original poster cannot delete a thread?

Also where does one go to lock a thread?

Thanks.
If you are the OP and you delete the first post, the thread will be deleted.

Or, press "thread tools" on the blue bar above the OP. You can delete or lock the thread with one of the menu selections.

sjh 09-25-2011 07:05 PM
I am not able to access either option.

In this thread as an example. I can delete all of my posts except the first.

When I go to the thread tools on top neither of the options you mention are offered.

http://www.stinkbusters.net/thread.jpg

Billybob 09-25-2011 07:06 PM
The "wholesale deletion or sabotage of posts by a disgruntled member" was most often a symptom which was the result in the mind of some members of a tyranical and despotic moderating problem, a circumstance was eventually recognised and remedied.

PaulC 09-25-2011 09:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybob (Post 2797359)
The "wholesale deletion or sabotage of posts by a disgruntled member" was most often a symptom which was the result in the mind of some members of a tyranical and despotic moderating problem, a circumstance was eventually recognised and remedied.
Let's play nice now, lest someone remind you that your last two vacations began well after the "problem" was "recognised" and remedied.

Billybob 09-25-2011 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulC (Post 2797411)
Let's play nice now, lest someone remind you that your last two vacations began well after the "problem" was "recognised" and remedied.

But the discussion is about "wholesale deletion or sabotage of posts by a disgruntled member". But I'm sure that your dedication, loyalty and effort to misdirect and make it about me is appreciated by a special someone somewhere! You can always be counted on, atta boy!

Brian Carlton 09-25-2011 09:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjh (Post 2797358)
I am not able to access either option.

In this thread as an example. I can delete all of my posts except the first.

When I go to the thread tools on top neither of the options you mention are offered.

http://www.stinkbusters.net/thread.jpg

Now that is a bit strange.

I can certainly find those options on the threads for which I am the OP.

Maybe Jim can check it out in more detail.

Brian Carlton 09-25-2011 09:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybob (Post 2797359)
The "wholesale deletion or sabotage of posts by a disgruntled member" was most often a symptom which was the result in the mind of some members of a tyranical and despotic moderating problem, a circumstance was eventually recognised and remedied.
Certain members wish this forum to have no moderation so they can insult other members at anytime they feel the need to reinforce their own ego.

These small minded individuals will always gnash their teeth and stomp their feet when their behavior is curtailed.

The current moderation is no different than the previous moderation................small minded individuals who insult others are banned.

It has happened before and it will certainly occur again because some people never change.

engatwork 09-25-2011 09:36 PM
sjh what happens with you click on edit on the first post of a thread you start?

PaulC 09-25-2011 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by engatwork (Post 2797432)
sjh what happens with you click on edit on the first post of a thread you start?
I just started a thread called "test" which you can delete if you wish. I have no access to any delete function, nor can I lock the thread. It seems as if some thread originator admin functions are missing.

PaulC 09-25-2011 09:47 PM
In my first post, the [save][go advanced][cancel] buttons are there, but not [delete]. when I added a second post to that thread, the [delete] button was added to the roster, and I was able to delete the post.

sjh 09-25-2011 09:47 PM
At the first post when I hit edit I get the simple edit screen -

http://www.stinkbusters.net/1st.jpg

When I hit the advanced key I get this screen -

http://www.stinkbusters.net/2nd.jpg

Neither allows me to lock or delete the thread.

PaulC 09-25-2011 09:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjh (Post 2797442)
At the first post when I hit edit I get the simple edit screen -

http://www.stinkbusters.net/1st.jpg

When I hit the advanced key I get this screen -

http://www.stinkbusters.net/2nd.jpg

Neither allows me to lock or delete the thread.
In your first image, the delete button is usually found between the save and go advanced buttons.

sjh 09-25-2011 09:50 PM
Yep. I know that.

I use to use it. :)

Billybob 09-25-2011 09:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Carlton (Post 2797431)
Certain members wish this forum to have no moderation so they can insult other members at anytime they feel the need to reinforce their own ego.

These small minded individuals will always gnash their teeth and stomp their feet when their behavior is curtailed.

The current moderation is no different than the previous moderation................small minded individuals who insult others are banned.

It has happened before and it will certainly occur again because some people never change.
But moderators do!

engatwork 09-25-2011 10:00 PM
Something new I guess.

sjh 09-25-2011 10:02 PM
So apparently we will no longer be able to lock a thread?

engatwork 09-25-2011 10:05 PM
That is what it looks like. I guess the new owners are doing some tweeking.

Hatterasguy 09-25-2011 10:45 PM
Yeah I just tried deleting one of my threads and it doesn't work anymore.

What gives? Sometimes its nice to delete your own thread.

aklim 09-26-2011 12:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hatterasguy (Post 2797473)
Yeah I just tried deleting one of my threads and it doesn't work anymore.

What gives? Sometimes its nice to delete your own thread.
Maybe it should be allowed. That way when a forum member decides to commit suicide by saying "I'm outta here and please delete all my posts", the mod or Admin can simply say "DIY". :D

Brian Carlton 09-26-2011 12:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by engatwork (Post 2797456)
That is what it looks like. I guess the new owners are doing some tweeking.
Jim, I believe you can delete or lock your own thread if it falls within the 21 days of the OP.

I can either delete or lock my thread on the 2.47 diff on Tech without any issues.

Brian Carlton 09-26-2011 12:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybob (Post 2797448)
But moderators do!
Nearly one year later, I can still feel the glee all the way from the Cape.

Glad I can still create some enjoyment for you. Clearly you don't get it anywhere else.

elchivito 09-26-2011 12:45 AM
I sent a request recently to mods to have an old thread deleted. No problem. It was taken down.

Billybob 09-26-2011 01:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Carlton (Post 2797501)
Nearly one year later, I can still feel the glee all the way from the Cape.

Glad I can still create some enjoyment for you. Clearly you don't get it anywhere else.
HA! HA! HA! Thanks for the memories!

PaulC 09-26-2011 11:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybob (Post 2797536)
HA! HA! HA! Thanks for the memories!
Memories? Clearly it's on your mind quite often...

The Clk Man 09-26-2011 12:04 PM
It looks like they have taken away the ability to creatively spell dirty words. :eek:

Botnst 09-26-2011 01:53 PM
Food Fight!

sjh 09-26-2011 01:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Clk Man (Post 2797707)
It looks like they have taken away the ability to creatively spell dirty words. :eek:
Yes, I noticed that also.

Billybob 09-26-2011 02:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulC (Post 2797667)
Memories? Clearly it's on your mind quite often...
Not nearly as much as I'm in yours!

PaulC 09-26-2011 02:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybob (Post 2797800)
Not nearly as much as I'm in yours!
Karma, ney?

aklim 09-26-2011 02:34 PM
Rub-A-Dub-Dub

Three men in a tub,

And who do you think they be?



The butcher, the baker,

the candlestick maker.

http://nickleknacks.homestead.com/files/jorubdub.gif
Turn 'em out,

knaves all three.



And how do you think they got there?



They all jumped out of a rotten potato,
'Twas enough to make a man stare.

Billybob 09-26-2011 05:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulC (Post 2797805)
Karma, ney?
Atta boy!


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