How come we can not delete our own posts ? And other questions...

Admin:

If posters were able to delete their own posts, do you think it would be user friendlier? I do not think so -- it would create CHAOS instead.

What if you deleted the post after I answered it, what if thousands of users deleted some posts, would you enjoy reading or participating in such incomplete and random discussions? I'm actually very surprised by your argumentation since someone who thinks logically could easily anticipate what it would be like if it was possible to delete posts.

Sarah	Nov 22, 08, 12:29 / #
"What is the size of the pictures you can upload? And why does it have to have at least 5 characters in the text? if you write the text it posts and the pictures dont comes up with errors :/ Also how come we can not delete our own posts ?

Grzegorz_Threads: 81 Posts: 6,213 Joined: Nov 16, 06	Nov 22, 08, 13:08 / #
Sarah: What is the size of the pictures you can upload? I don't know but you can easily resize pictures, just type "resize picture" into google and you will find pages where you can do that...

osiolThreads: 59 Posts: 4,714 Joined: Jul 25, 07	Nov 22, 08, 13:26 / #
Sarah: how come we can not delete our own posts ? I suppose one reason could be so that you can't cause something to happen - an argument, a provocation, maybe even an insult, then walk away as if nothing had happened. Okay, so it is possible to edit, but at least then, some evidence may remain. You can ask Admin or a mod to move a redundant post to Random Chat, from whence it will be disposed of in due course.

AdminThreads: 75 Posts: 3,092 Joined: Oct 31, 05 [Administrator]	Nov 22, 08, 15:23 / #
Sarah: What is the size of the pictures you can upload? * JPEG/JPG - maximum of 60 Kb * GIF - maximum of 60 Kb * PNG - maximum of 60 Kb * BMP - maximum of 60 Kb Sarah: And why does it have to have at least 5 characters in the text? To prevent posting useless messages. Sarah: if you write the text it posts and the pictures dont comes up with errors :/ If the size of the picture is more than allowed, it will show an error message. Sarah: Also how come we can not delete our own posts ? Because you cannot return to the past. Admin

osiolThreads: 59 Posts: 4,714 Joined: Jul 25, 07	Nov 22, 08, 16:25 / #
Admin: Because you cannot return to the past. I'm not letting everyone and anyone have a go with my time machine, partly because it's an expensive piece of kit and I don't want it to get scratched, but mostly because you could wipe out the entire universe by mistake. Admin: To prevent posting useless messages. As you can see by what I have just typed, unfortunately it is still possible to post useless messages.

Sarah	Nov 22, 08, 16:35 / #
ok Questions answered Thank you very much :)

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07	Nov 22, 08, 23:56 / #
Admin: Also how come we can not delete our own posts ? Because you cannot return to the past. remember when i mentioned user friendlier? here is one of the examples i was thinking of. i'll point to others as i see them mentioned. they are all my personal opinion. others may not find same features friendlier. it's all good admin.

DaisyThreads: 16 Posts: 2,172 Joined: Apr 28, 07	Nov 23, 08, 01:50 / #
Admin: Because you cannot return to the past. Which is why I have an entire usless thread to my name. I didn't know the file was too big until I posted it, so no one knows what the fek the thread is about

AdminThreads: 75 Posts: 3,092 Joined: Oct 31, 05 [Administrator]	Nov 23, 08, 11:22 / #
plk123: remember when i mentioned user friendlier? here is one of the examples i was thinking of. i'll point to others as i see them mentioned. they are all my personal opinion. others may not find same features friendlier. If posters were able to delete their own posts, do you think it would be user friendlier? I do not think so -- it would create CHAOS instead. What if you deleted the post after I answered it, what if thousands of users deleted some posts, would you enjoy reading or participating in such incomplete and random discussions? I'm actually very surprised by your argumentation since someone who thinks logically could easily anticipate what it would be like if it was possible to delete posts. Daisy: Which is why I have an entire usless thread to my name. I didn't know the file was too big until I posted it, so no one knows what the fek the thread is about It would be a miracle if everyone who will try to post a file in the future knows how to check the file size before trying to upload it (even though it's very simple), so I'm sure it will be useful for these members. Admin

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07	Nov 23, 08, 12:48 / #
Admin: If posters were able to delete their own posts, do you think it would be user friendlier? I do not think so -- it would create CHAOS instead. What if you deleted the post after I answered it, what if thousands of users deleted some posts, would you enjoy reading or participating in such incomplete and random discussions? I'm actually very surprised by your argumentation since someone who thinks logically could easily anticipate what it would be like if it was possible to delete posts. it's never been any kind of an issue anywhere i post or moderate. this is the only forum it is or it "could" be, i guess. besides it could be made where a poster can edit his post but not delete it, you know? the flood controls on here probably bug me more then most other things. i'm on a mega forum with thousands of members from around the globe on at the same time and it has a 5 or maybe a ten sec timeout.. all others have none.. here, the timeout is for ever.. :)

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Jan 17, 09, 03:31 / #
How come the link pasted comes out in text and isnt hyperlinked ?

PolskaDollThreads: 44 Posts: 4,134 Joined: Jun 15, 07	Edited by: PolskaDoll Jan 17, 09, 06:40 / #
szkotja2007: How come the link pasted comes out in text and isnt hyperlinked ? In order for it be hyper-linked it has to have a unique description. It won't work otherwise. For example: [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/][/url] Will not hyper-link because there is no description. BBC News Does hyper-link because there is a description.

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Jan 17, 09, 12:31 / #
PD - Thanks for the explanation.

PolskaDollThreads: 44 Posts: 4,134 Joined: Jun 15, 07	Jan 17, 09, 12:53 / #
You're welcome. :) Also useful if the description is accurate to why the link is being posted. :)

AdminThreads: 75 Posts: 3,092 Joined: Oct 31, 05 [Administrator]	Nov 23, 08, 15:33 / #
plk123: besides it could be made where a poster can edit his post but not delete it, you know? I know, but it doesn't take a genius to edit the comment to 'xxxxx' or '.....' and then the problem would remain.

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Edited by: szkotja2007 Jan 26, 09, 14:00 / #
szkotja2007: PD - Thanks for the explanation. But I dont understand - I never used to have to do that. I feel I am missing something here......

osiolThreads: 59 Posts: 4,714 Joined: Jul 25, 07	Jan 26, 09, 15:26 / #
PolskaDoll: Also useful if the description is accurate to why the link is being posted The Last Post The Last Post I don't remember a time one didn't have to type something when using the URL button. I feel I am missing something here.......

DaveyThreads: 17 Posts: 436 Joined: Jun 29, 07	Jan 26, 09, 15:34 / #
Admin: If posters were able to delete their own posts, do you think it would be user friendlier? I do not think so -- it would create CHAOS instead. Well it's not as if it's an unthinkable idea, it works on other forums, not saying it would work here but it is implemented in other forums.

osiolThreads: 59 Posts: 4,714 Joined: Jul 25, 07	Jan 26, 09, 15:39 / #
I think it's better to know that someone has said something, then removed the content rather than the whole post. But then "bad" posts are moved away and eventually deleted, sometimes dragging otherwise reasonable responses with them.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07	Jan 26, 09, 15:40 / #
Clever editing is the name of the game. I do it but Prince is the master :)

AdminThreads: 75 Posts: 3,092 Joined: Oct 31, 05 [Administrator]	Jan 26, 09, 20:05 / #
Seanus: Clever editing is the name of the game. I do it but Prince is the master :) Well, if it continues editing will not be allowed at all..

ukpolskaThreads: 51 Posts: 2,238 Joined: Oct 23, 06 MEMBER	Jan 27, 09, 02:40 / #
Admin: Well, if it continues editing will not be allowed at all.. At last someone has recognised his underhand postings on this site.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07	Edited by: Seanus Jan 27, 09, 06:13 / #
Well whoopdeedoo, better get it right the first time then. I have the right to change my post and direction but I don't give a hang if you take that away. Underhand behaviour gets people ahead these days. Go have a hack at a warmonger. They are completely underhand. There, 2.55 mins left. Editing is cool.

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Edited by: szkotja2007 Jan 28, 09, 16:05 / #
szkotja2007: I feel I am missing something here...... Awwww......feck ! Ok - so to link I.... 1. Click on the link box above. 2. Paste link address. 3. Then click "OK" 4. Then click on "Post message". What bit am I missing ?

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Edited by: szkotja2007 Jan 28, 09, 16:47 / #
OK here goes lorry hangs out of ferry Edit - Whoohoo.....it worked - fantastic. Now PD - my mate Ehud Olmert has been having a bit of bother with the neighbours........any chance you could sort something out for him? Thanks for the help.