Allow us to delete in locked threads

[DrGoogfan]

I have a bunch of posts in threads that got locked that I'd like to delete. I also have a couple locked threads i started that i want to go bye-bye...

Should we be allowed to delete locked threads/posts? It would sure save a lot of work for the mods...

[FireStarter]

I'm going to say yes to this, seeing as users are allowed to delete their own unlocked threads. I see no difference between being able to delete your own unlocked thread and locked thread. In fact, most locked threads are shit anyways... They can go.

[DrGoogfan]

I'm surprised that more people aren't saying anything

[spiralds123]

I agree, it would help reduce the clutter of some of the pages.

[DrGoogfan]

I agree, it would help reduce the clutter of some of the pages.

It'll also put less of a load on the server.

Also, what about deleting locked posts?

[ergoat]

Eh. Locked threads fall off the first page fairly quickly if people are posting there, and if people aren't posting there then it's unlikely anyone will see it anyway. I don't think this is really necessary. Why would you make a thread intending to delete it? It can go to the trash can if it's rubbish, it's locked if it's really that bad anyway. I don't understand the mentality of typing something and then wanting to delete it. If it's sensitive information, don't type it.

[DrGoogfan]

Eh. Locked threads fall off the first page fairly quickly if people are posting there, and if people aren't posting there then it's unlikely anyone will see it anyway. I don't think this is really necessary. Why would you make a thread intending to delete it? It can go to the trash can if it's rubbish, it's locked if it's really that bad anyway. I don't understand the mentality of typing something and then wanting to delete it. If it's sensitive information, don't type it.

But if we did type it... then what?

[spiralds123]

Eh. Locked threads fall off the first page fairly quickly if people are posting there, and if people aren't posting there then it's unlikely anyone will see it anyway. I don't think this is really necessary. Why would you make a thread intending to delete it? It can go to the trash can if it's rubbish, it's locked if it's really that bad anyway. I don't understand the mentality of typing something and then wanting to delete it. If it's sensitive information, don't type it.

Sometimes people may make a thread and then decide to remove evidence.

[TheDarkRodent]

I think that deleting locked threads is one thing. But deleting posts in locked threads destroy the flow of conversation and render any information that was useful in the thread before it was locked. If you don't want it read don't post it.

[TheDarkRodent]

Anything useful would've been quoted :hrmph:

That is an assumption and quite a reach to boot.

[DrGoogfan]

That is an assumption and quite a reach to boot.

There, i deleted the previous post, yet people still know what the conversation was. :hrmph:

[ergoat]

Sometimes people may make a thread and then decide to remove evidence.
I realise that. There is already a rule about not confessing to illegal activities though.

[DrGoogfan]

I realise that. There is already a rule about not confessing to illegal activities though.

http://www.sofakingdrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/obama-drunk-beer-300x246.jpg
Beer does weird things.

[spiralds123]

I realise that. There is already a rule about not confessing to illegal activities though.

I wouldn't call some of it confessing. It is just better to remove anything at all incriminating, even if not directly.

An example would be if someone used a post with "SWIM", that does not protect you from the law. It does protect you from the forum rules however, therefore making the posts valid but incriminating.

[TheDarkRodent]

There, i deleted the previous post, yet people still know what the conversation was. :hrmph:

Trivial, no point, made nice try though. :thumbsdown:


You know darn well that deleting posts in an involved discussion will disrupt the flow of the thread. That is quite common knowledge to you and anyone else familiar with forum based conversations.

[TheDarkRodent]

I wouldn't call some of it confessing. It is just better to remove anything at all incriminating, even if not directly.

An example would be if someone used a post with "SWIM", that does not protect you from the law. It does protect you from the forum rules however, therefore making the posts valid but incriminating.

Again if you don't want it read don't post it.

[-SpectraL]

Just to point out, the mod of any given forum is more than willing to help an opening poster to delete their locked thread, and can also assist other members who have posted in the locked thread to delete their own posts. But I think what Goog is after is for the mod to delete the entire locked thread when he is not the thread-starter, and that just ain't gonna happen. One member can't request another member's thread be deleted and expect that to get approved without permission from the thread-starter.

[DrGoogfan]

nope spectral. just thought it would be a good idea for us to delete our OWN threads

[-SpectraL]

nope spectral. just thought it would be a good idea for us to delete our OWN threadsOk, sorry then. Well, members are already approved by the admins to delete their own threads, so I can't see any difference at all concerning locked threads; they should be able to delete them even if they're locked. I guess it IS strange that they can't.

[DrGoogfan]

Trivial, no point, made nice try though. :thumbsdown:


You know darn well that deleting posts in an involved discussion will disrupt the flow of the thread. That is quite common knowledge to you and anyone else familiar with forum based conversations.

you are missing the point my friend. These are LOCKED threads. Locked is a synonym for SHIT here. Nobody goes around reading shit.

[spiralds123]

you are missing the point my friend. These are LOCKED threads. Locked is a synonym for SHIT here. Nobody goes around reading shit.

I do :hrmph:

[TheDarkRodent]

you are missing the point my friend. These are LOCKED threads. Locked is a synonym for SHIT here. Nobody goes around reading shit.

OK then if it is total shit why worry about deleting what you posted in it. I truly do not understand now. You seem to want to delete stuff that has no value. So if it is of no value why worry about it one way or the other. I am not saying that you would be one of these types of people, but there are those who would certainly find a way to abuse this if given half of a chance. Threads can start of with a page or even two of useful information, then someone starts a poo flinging flame war and the thread turns to total crap. Then it gets locked but still contains useful info to some. In those cases it would destroy any useful info left in a thread that had been otherwise already trashed. If this suggestion is allowed why lock threads at all just delete them and be done with it.

[cosmo]

It's usually more than obvious when a thread is going to be locked... if you don't want to look like a moron for all eternity then don't post stupid shit that you're gonna regret in these kinds of threads. Posting something that you'd rather delete in a thread that you have no control over is like a brand of perpetual shame.

[DrGoogfan]

It's usually more than obvious when a thread is going to be locked

Sometimes not...

[cosmo]

Sometimes not...

In those cases where a thread does not appear destined to be locked why would you make a post that you'd regret?

[DrGoogfan]

In those cases where a thread does not appear destined to be locked why would you make a post that you'd regret?

Idk, tired, drunk, bored, etc.

[DrGoogfan]

bumpity

[-SpectraL]

If people have enough access privilege to delete a post in a locked thread, they'd also have enough access to edit the post instead, which can lead to abuse. For example, somebody could go into the locked thread and keep on discussing the closed topic by editing their own posts in the locked thread, thus defeating the purpose of locking it. Mods can unlock a thread momentarily so you can delete, or they can delete it for you.

[DrGoogfan]

If people have enough access privilege to delete a post in a locked thread, they'd also have enough access to edit the post instead, which can lead to abuse. For example, somebody could go into the locked thread and keep on discussing the closed topic by editing their own posts in the locked thread, thus defeating the purpose of locking it. Mods can unlock a thread momentarily so you can delete, or they can delete it for you.

okay then, forget posts; just let us delete threads.

[-SpectraL]

Still... if a member has access to the opening post to delete it, thus deleting the entire thread, they could also simply edit the opening post without actually deleting it. The point of locking a thread is so that no one can add to it or edit it.

[DrGoogfan]

Still... if a member has access to the opening post to delete it, thus deleting the entire thread, they could also simply edit the opening post without actually deleting it. The point of locking a thread is so that no one can add to it or edit it.

No :facepalm:

Thread tools>delete thread.

[Stock Market Anomalies]

I made this exact same thread, and then -SpectraL moved it to the trash can for no reason.


Glad someone else is thinking alone the same lines


I support this shit.

[-SpectraL]

No :facepalm:

Thread tools>delete thread.Well, maybe zok can make it so members can delete their own threads even if they're locked, but in such a way that they can't edit any of the posts. We'll have to wait until he reads this thread to see.

[DrGoogfan]

well i see there is a countermovement going....