if a thread is closed, do everyone's posts not count toward post count.

lord of the mark · July 11, 2003, 10:45

I saw a thread in the RON forum that was a spam thread, and someone said that if it was closed no one would get post count additions from it.

I recently posted a very much on topic thread to Other Games - (a comparison of Imp and Imp2) some idiot posted a link to a notorious "abandonware" site. I posted a rebuke in response, with a request that he delete the link. If he does not and the thread gets closed, to i lose the posts in my count? Ive been very careful not to post anything that doesnt have real content, despite the temptations as i get within sight of "king".

Ming · July 11, 2003, 10:47

If a thread is just closed... no loss.

If a thread is deleted in an on topic forum, any posts made are subtracted from the posters.

Harry Seldon · July 11, 2003, 11:34

We lose the posts even if we have some realy good sp-posts in the thread?!? Sometimes it takes quite a bit of time to perfectly position the party smiley...

Ming · July 11, 2003, 12:04

Yep... that's one of the key reasons I deleted spammy threads in the on topic forums... That way, people don't get ANY credit for their spam. If I just close them, they still get the free posts

mrmitchell · July 11, 2003, 12:37

Sounds like an idea.

But, for the sake of archiving the past, couldn't you give each of them a -10 posts PCR or something? Rather worthless though isn't it.

I just don't like to see posts go.

Ming · July 11, 2003, 13:03

It's easier to delete the thread then give all offenders a minor PCR... plus, it's only fitting... you lose the number you posted

mrmitchell · July 11, 2003, 13:23

Yes, but in the future someone might want to read that thread.

badams52 · July 11, 2003, 15:16

I guess some people would want to read spam and illegal posts on this board, but to what end, I have no idea.

Are you really that bored mrmitchell?

geeslaka · July 11, 2003, 16:18

If he wasn't he wouldn't be posting here.

mrmitchell · July 11, 2003, 16:20

badams--

Occasionally a few spam threads are hilarious and should be kept for humour value. However, I haven't seen the mods actually _delete_ those threads (that I have seen), so it's okay.

Dis · July 12, 2003, 02:47

why is this thread not closed?

ixnay · July 12, 2003, 03:26

Because they're planning to delete it?

Ming · July 12, 2003, 04:27

It is a valid question that comes every few months. Just trying to keep people informed

Frozzy · July 12, 2003, 04:50

Ming, from my experience with vB, it sometimes takes 2 or 3 times to delete a thread.

Now I ask your experience (I was never crooked enough to check

) If you posts get deleted 2 or 3 times if the above should occur

Hydey · July 12, 2003, 07:16

I think the way Ming is currently doing it is the best way.

Locutus · July 12, 2003, 07:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Frozzy
Ming, from my experience with vB, it sometimes takes 2 or 3 times to delete a thread.

Now I ask your experience (I was never crooked enough to check

) If you posts get deleted 2 or 3 times if the above should occur

Yes, if it takes 3 attempts to delete a single post, your PC doesn't loose 1 but 3 posts (I think this is what you're asking).

So if you spam 20 posts in a thread and Ming needs 3 tries to delete that thread, the net result is that you loose 40 posts.

Think about that the next time you're spamming

Skanky Burns · July 12, 2003, 07:37

Fortunately that doesn't happen as much with our new server.

Hydey · July 12, 2003, 08:09

yes things seem to be working well around here

Ming · July 12, 2003, 11:20

That used to happen a lot... but I can't even remember the last time it took more than one time to delete a thread...

geeslaka · July 12, 2003, 11:35

That could mean 1 of 3 things:
1. You're getting senile and your memory is fading.
2. The server is working better.
3. Both 1 and 2

While there is a miniscule chance it's 3, 2 is the most likely possibility.

DrSpike · July 13, 2003, 06:22

It's usually Rah that admits to senior moments.........but maybe he's just more honest.

Skanky Burns · July 13, 2003, 07:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Ming
That used to happen a lot... but I can't even remember the last time it took more than one time to delete a thread...

Ahhh, good. No downside to "post before deletion" posts.

mrmitchell · July 13, 2003, 17:40

speaking of deletion did Ming delete the "please delete this" thread? the one skywalker (?) made? this is whut i was talking about. i'm sure the entire world would have been thrilled to see my post with a picture of Nixon.

Kuciwalker · July 13, 2003, 17:48

I was wondering about that...

rah · July 14, 2003, 08:27

Yes, It's been quite a while since it took me more than once to delete a thread. I do remember a while back where it took me 6 times to delete one. I almost felt sorry for the people that had multiple posts in that one.