11-07-2003 19:45									#1
	if a thread is closed, do everyone's posts not count toward post count. Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

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".

	11-07-2003 19:47									#2
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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.

	11-07-2003 20:34									#3
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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...

	11-07-2003 21:04									#4
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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

	11-07-2003 21:37									#5
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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.

	11-07-2003 22:03									#6
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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

	11-07-2003 22:23									#7
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Yes, but in the future someone might want to read that thread.

	12-07-2003 00:16									#8
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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?

	12-07-2003 01:18									#9
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If he wasn't he wouldn't be posting here.

	12-07-2003 01:20									#10
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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.

	12-07-2003 11:47									#11
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why is this thread not closed?

	12-07-2003 12:26									#12
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Because they're planning to delete it?

	12-07-2003 13:27									#13
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It is a valid question that comes every few months. Just trying to keep people informed

	12-07-2003 13:50									#14
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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

	12-07-2003 16:16									#15
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I think the way Ming is currently doing it is the best way.

	12-07-2003 16:30									#16
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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

	12-07-2003 16:37									#17
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Fortunately that doesn't happen as much with our new server.

	12-07-2003 17:09									#18
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yes things seem to be working well around here

	12-07-2003 20:20									#19
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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...

	12-07-2003 20:35									#20
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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.

	13-07-2003 15:22									#21
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It's usually Rah that admits to senior moments.........but maybe he's just more honest.

	13-07-2003 16:05									#22
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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.

	14-07-2003 02:40									#23
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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.

	14-07-2003 02:48									#24
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I was wondering about that...

	14-07-2003 17:27									#25
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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.

	14-07-2003 18:55									#26
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The operative word being 'almost'.

	14-07-2003 19:32									#27
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I didn't have a post in that thread.

	18-07-2003 19:10									#28
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What makes the determination for you guys as to weather you close a thread or delete one?

	18-07-2003 19:26									#29
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How many posts the mod has in the thread.

Also, how spammy it gets.

	18-07-2003 19:35									#30
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike How many posts the mod has in the thread.

Ahh...