And, George, since EF's new spruced-up Ultimate Bulletin Board enables the Admin to know which mod deleted whith thread or post, could you kindly answer who has been deleting these posts?

Dexter

there were hacker problems in the past.

I don't think the Moderators would do that to you. Most people on the board respect you and your input.....

Just a thought.

Now what i'm starting to wonder is that it seems as though any post that gets a lot of replies seems to dissappear. I don't know why this happens or if that's what's actually happening, but you're right this is really becoming a pain in the ass!!

Dex
Huck
Twisted Steele
Bgriff
Slopain...etc.

For Mod...

Dex and Huck have great input. But you don't have to be a mod to post great stuff. Nor should posting lots of great stuff be rewarded with a mod bit simply for the sake of making someone a mod.

These 3 guys deserve mod status period!!

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Jeff

It's pretty simple, really.

Some people enjoy collecting stamps and coins, studying interior decorating, knitting sweaters, rollerblading, etc. These are hobbies. EF heretofore has been my hobby.

I got interested (1) because several mods and vets suggested it and (2) because I don't like to quit and have gotten totally pissed off at the number of deleted threads and my posts.

And because it is a cool position.

Dexter

I'm not into those hobbies as well, they were just examples of how some people enjoy their time (and I go to the gym) but if someone likes them, it's cool.

To me there is definitely something fishy going on that, in my opinion and that of others, cannot be explained as a glitch.

1. Autoarchive can be initiated when practically an unlimited number of posts are made under a thread. Maybe overall not so efficient, but how many posts concerning "Hey bro's, I got laid by the gym manager!!!" posts draw such participation. Practically none. The serious posts draw attention and posts, sometimes lots of them.

2. As George explained, it is possible for mods to delete posts without deleting complete threads. Sheesh, should there be a training program for mods for such a user-friendly bulletin board?

3. El Cubano made a good suggestion (even I think the perpetrator would just lay low for a few days).

4. With the exception of Ranger, no other mod has acknowledged changing his password. In my opinion this needs to be done IMMEDIATELY if not automatically.

5. Some bro's are experts at tracking this shit down. I would encourage their help.

Dexter

Adding more mods simply because the person(s) are excellent contributers is not a solution to the current board: at some level you reach a point of dimishing returns.

And a good reason to want to be a mod shouldn't be because it's a cool title. It should be because the person feels that be becoming a moderator, they will improve the board more than they have as a mere user.

Not wanting to point fingers: but out of all the mods, there are two that have less than a thousand posts combined on the archives!

Dexter, my good brat, do you need my assistance? I received your answering machine message. All you have to do is whistle. Moscow or New York is not a problem.

your brat, Bratva

Bump. This nonsense has to simply stop.

Dexter

Althought the "Dex for Mod" threads have been admittedly desirable, thanks to the majority of vets' and mods' support, there is an illness here.

And I and others are going to keep bumping this mofo until there is an answer and solution, or until it vaporizes -- just like four previous posts.

But it will just start another thread, asking the same question.

Dexter

Dexter

Hope I don't see this on Page 2 in the morning.

Dexter

Moreover, as I have learned, it's a good way to ferret out the dickhead who erased FOUR of the previous threads.

Best regards, Dexter

As for seeing who is deleting it or if it really is being deleted, I don't think thats possible. I haven't asked George that but some friends of mine run a sports board and use UBB, so I'll ask them.

George has also said that he is looking at a way to write code that will back up all "deleted" posts enabling any glitch eaten posts to be recovered.

E2, I too thought posts with a lot of replies were getting killed off automatically but right now there's a post with over 300 replies on the chat board and it's still alive. Makes me wonder.

You are obviously an early riser, which is good.

And I appreciate your further investigation into this and UBB.

Thanks, Dexter

I'm a late sleeper

It's the damn insomnia I picked up during my wild high school days, hehe.

The system automatically archives threads after a certain date i believe (i could be wrong) i don't know if it discriminates between active and inactive posts. This could be the whole problem.

The chat board posts aren't archived, waste of space LOL!! , but the anabolic ones are.

Since supposedly the EF version of UBB has been extensively modified, wouldn't it seem plausable to put in a few extra lines of code to (1) cut the chat crap and (2) to allow valid ASB posts to remain at least until, say, 150 - 200 posts?

Dex