Killing off threads cos they are too large?

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General

19 Feb 08

Coconut

Earth Prime

Joined: 16 Mar 05
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20 Feb 08

I think all threads should "time out" after a certain number of days with nobody moving in them. Then if 10 people click the skull they go away.

SwissGambit

Caninus Interruptus

2014.05.01

Joined: 11 Apr 07
Moves: 92274

20 Feb 08

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Good thought, Rusty. Maybe the RHP system could also delete any thread receiving zero posts

I posted a proof game in the Puzzles forum, and it took days for anyone to solve it. I'd hate to see threads like that get deleted after 24 hours.

The fact that someone did actually solve it shows that people can get something out of a thread even if it has no posts other than the original one.

Grampy Bobby

Boston Lad

USA

Joined: 14 Jul 07
Moves: 43012

20 Feb 08

Originally posted by SwissGambit
I posted a proof game in the Puzzles forum, and it took days for anyone to solve it. I'd hate to see threads like that get deleted after 24 hours.

The fact that someone did actually solve it shows that people can get something out of a thread even if it has no posts other than the original one.

Swiss, how about exempting specialized forums which (I'm guessing) elicit less knee jerk posting

volume. Maybe applicable only to the General Forum. Any merit in policy by category ? -gb

Ponderable

chemist

Linkenheim

Joined: 22 Apr 05
Moves: 671505

20 Feb 08

Originally posted by SwissGambit
I posted a proof game in the Puzzles forum, and it took days for anyone to solve it. I'd hate to see threads like that get deleted after 24 hours.

The fact that someone did actually solve it shows that people can get something out of a thread even if it has no posts other than the original one.

The suggestion would cover only General which would be a good idea...

FabianFnas

Joined: 11 Nov 05
Moves: 43938

20 Feb 08

Some threads need to be long.
Like my "One move a day" at Chess Only Forum...

Anonymousnumber1

Just call me

Gark

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Moves: 18538

20 Feb 08

destroy them all

adramforall

THORNINYOURSIDE

Joined: 04 Sep 04
Moves: 245624

20 Feb 08

Originally posted by Anonymousnumber1
destroy them all

Totally agree DESTROY THEM ALL

Lets get rid of the forums. They are just a place for festering sores that never get better as they are constantly scratched played with and torn asunder.

Look how much worse they have become since the removal of the rec system.

The only way to sort the problem and free up server space is the total removal of this outlet.

Lets start a campaign.

shavixmir

Lord

Sewers of Holland

Joined: 31 Jan 04
Moves: 89938

20 Feb 08

I'm all for destroying crap. Absolutely.

However, I think the "Word assossiation" thread should remain forever, as a testament to Starrman... so all can see what evil he befouled upon the fora for years and years...

Palynka

Upward Spiral

Halfway

Joined: 02 Aug 04
Moves: 8702

20 Feb 08

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Good thought, Rusty. Maybe the RHP system could also delete any thread receiving zero posts

within the first 24 hours. Collectively ignoring the worthless ones would be the simple key. -gb 🙂

Edit: Volunteer to go behind the moon for the first 30 days of the

'new' RHP GF Policy as a show of solidarity and good faith... 😀

I can already see the trolls posting recursively on a thread just to get it deleted.

catfoodtim

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20 Feb 08

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shavixmir

Lord

Sewers of Holland

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20 Feb 08

The post that was quoted here has been removed

Quite so!