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Poll: should there be a delete thread option (13 member(s) have cast votes)

should there be a delete thread option

  1. Yes that would be helpful (4 votes [28.57%])

    Percentage of vote: 28.57%

  2. No that is what the mods are for (6 votes [42.86%])

    Percentage of vote: 42.86%

  3. There is a need for more Mods to watch forums (4 votes [28.57%])

    Percentage of vote: 28.57%

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#1 fs_silvrdrag

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 05:46

My suggestion is to HCS to add a delete feature to the forums so that the person who started the thread can delete it any time they wish instead of waiting for ages for a moderator to come around.

#2 Dark Archon

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 06:22

You can delete a thread so long as nobody has replied to it... the same works for posts... this is for a good reason... if a discussion has started it should be allowed to continue...

Personally, I know well what you are talking about and why you want this... you suggested a good idea... one person said they don't think it will happen... and I do not think that is a good reason to want to delete a topic... I know HCS and the moderators themselves rarely delete threads... most of the time they will just lock them or move them to a mod only area...

If my response on this idea isn't clear to you, it is a no...

#3 fs_silvrdrag

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 06:28

it's true but I have seen other ops ask for their threads to be deleted.

#4 Dark Archon

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 06:29

And they get locked... I guess locking your own threads would be acceptable... but I still don't like it...

#5 DarthViper

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 14:03

I disagree that you should be able to delete your own threads if there have been any responces, but think that there should be more mods.

Did you know that there are likely over 2000 rouge black holes in our galaxy alone. Each of them can reach very high speeds, even in space terms, are each capable of destroying anything in their path, and are invisible. Well, goodnight!


#6 fs_angiefc

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 14:24

I voted no for a couple of reasons. 1stly if some one posts some rather derogatory things about other people and can delete it before a mod sees it, that doesn't make what was said go away. If there is a way of deleting your own threads then there would have to be a place they go, a thread graveyard that only Mods can view. A mod would go through the place every so often and make sure what was deleted wasn't something like that.

Another way this could be abused is avoiding the 12 hour bump rule, you just delete your thread and make a new one while copying down everyone's ideas that you like from the thread. While this is a bit more far fetched it is still a possibility.

Beyond that I'm sure there are other ideas but who knows.

#7 fs_davidjames

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 14:26

I voted no for a couple of reasons. 1stly if some one posts some rather derogatory things about other people and can delete it before a mod sees it, that doesn't make what was said go away. If there is a way of deleting your own threads then there would have to be a place they go, a thread graveyard that only Mods can view. A mod would go through the place every so often and make sure what was deleted wasn't something like that.

Another way this could be abused is avoiding the 12 hour bump rule, you just delete your thread and make a new one while copying down everyone's ideas that you like from the thread. While this is a bit more far fetched it is still a possibility.

Beyond that I'm sure there are other ideas but who knows.

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#8 Anakiro

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Posted 14 July 2008 - 14:42

I know what you're referring to as well ;)

To be honest, if there's a decent discussion in a thread, what right has the owner of that thread to erase it all just because he started the conversation? If a thread warrents deletion, it will be done by the mods or admins without any need of a request from the OP.

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 15:06

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#10 fs_kall95

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 15:23

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Again.. lol.. hmm, I don't really like this.. It works pretty good the way it is now

#11 Dumdude

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 15:33

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Again.. lol.. hmm, I don't really like this.. It works pretty good the way it is now


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The pic shows my true feelings about this suggestion.

#12 fs_kall95

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 15:35

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Again.. lol.. hmm, I don't really like this.. It works pretty good the way it is now


OFF TOPIC :!:


The pic shows my true feelings about this suggestion.

BOLD=part you missed

#13 fs_thristle

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 15:39

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Again.. lol.. hmm, I don't really like this.. It works pretty good the way it is now


OFF TOPIC :!:


The pic shows my true feelings about this suggestion.

BOLD=part you missed

bold = part that should've been a new line

#14 fs_evillove

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Posted 15 July 2008 - 17:06

I know what you're referring to as well ;)

To be honest, if there's a decent discussion in a thread, what right has the owner of that thread to erase it all just because he started the conversation? If a thread warrents deletion, it will be done by the mods or admins without any need of a request from the OP.


Yup totally, as when any sort of behaviour by the thread maker is deleted, then there will be no evidence of his/her misbehaviour.

It would make it difficult to monitor, and things like these, are more or less what moderators are there for.

Besides, if we leave it up, more people will be able to view what not to suggest next time. O.o :wink:


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