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What to do with old threads that the community thought were long gone?

Poll ended at Wed May 08, 2013 2:50 am

"Archive" old threads so that they are viewable only and are in some sort of archived area
3
14%
Do nothing - Users can post comments on any thread (that isn't locked) no matter how old
4
19%
Delete threads older than 1 year - you would not be able to see them at all
2
10%
Old threads would need to be posted by a user to a new Report Thread Topic - The moderator would have to make a decision to lock or keep it open
3
14%
Automatically Lock all threads with no activity in the last 60 days - you could still find them in their original spot though (viewable only)
9
43%
 
Total votes : 21

POLL: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby BeatlesFan » Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:50 am

The forum is currently "under attack" by a horde of old threads being revived. Current poll for your input:

Should old threads be locked/deleted?

This poll is set to close in 15 days

The original topic on this is shown here - but the poll on the thread is no longer functioning:

http://www.vortexwars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3580&hilit=lock+old+thread
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Ratburntro44 » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:45 am

I voted for "Do nothing", but I believe the ideal solution would be to allow posts, but warn users that they should only post if it is relevant and not clearly pointless. If a reply not fitting guidelines is posted on an old topic, the user should be warned/ possibly punished if the offense is continued or other offenses are present.
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Lancestar2 » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:57 am

I say delete them after a year. Actually after 6mo. I have been a member on several other forums that have problems with to much content and they continuely have to purge there records every so often. I think this thread is doing a great job at bringing awareness to this issue I hope somthing is done to delete the content of threads that are no longer important and whoses issues have been settled.

I'm sure everyone else will disagree with me so I will be intrested to hear what they have to say on the matter.
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why would you quote that and not say anything that is considered spamming my thread! DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!

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EFFACÉ

Postby Ozserf » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:59 am

EFFACÉ
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Ratburntro44 » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:17 am

I personally dislike archive forums because they are confusing.
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Lancestar2 » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:23 am

Ratburntro44 wrote:I personally dislike archive forums because they are confusing.


What does archiving forums really mean? What is the difference between that and a regular forum?
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why would you quote that and not say anything that is considered spamming my thread! DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!

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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby highlander » Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:17 am

I voted 4#, but what good will it do , the forum doesn't belong to Lopdo if i remember ,just the up-keep.
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EFFACÉ

Postby Ozserf » Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:17 pm

EFFACÉ
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Joshua » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:06 pm

I voted for #5 and #1, with #5 as my preference. Although along with locking them, people should be able to request one to be revived, stating a reason, which would then be reviewed and assessed by a moderator. With those that incessantly request topics are revived being warned and/or punished.

I also like Rat's version. Can't imagine where he'd've got it.
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Re: Old Threads keep coming back from the dead

Postby Lopdo » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:54 pm

we need to educate people who do it that they shouldn't... and make fun of them a bit in the process
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