Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

Give me just one reason why deleting an old, long abandoned thread is better than simply locking it

If an old thread is full of spam and people using it for nothing other than to boost their account's post count/signature earnings, it is appropriate for a thread to be deleted in order to make it more difficult for those who used the thread for that purpose to fulfill it.

Regarding the bolded part, that is irrelevant. You talked about old threads in the OP, not necessarily those that have been necrod. Old threads included those mentioned by hilariousandco that he deleted. You can see what I feel about necro posts in my last post in this thread:

Quote from: minifrij on June 30, 2017, 02:43:16 PM

I'd agree in a way that old threads that had value but were necrod should be locked, however depending on what was posted in the necro these posts should be deleted.

Stop trying to move the goalposts.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

You won't be able to name even one

Whoopsy daisy.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

If there is an old spam thread, it pretty much means that it had been a mod's fault not to delete it right away.

Unless the rules have changed since that old spam thread was created, making it no longer appropriate to be available.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

Anyway, just locking it would suffice.

See my first point.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

Further, I'm myself against raising necrothreads, but if they are left open, mods should expect that they might be and one day will be resurrected, and there is absolutely no reason to blame folks for doing that (let alone delete their posts in these threads)

While any thread on the forum is open, it is susceptible for spam to be posted in it. Therefore, every thread on the forum should be locked and no new threads should be allowed to be made.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

I don't understand where you are getting at and how it is relevant to this topic

That using scenarios that didn't happen (and likely wouldn't happen) in order to push an agenda is silly. By making up my own random story, I hoped to show that.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

Oh, I remember that at first, you claimed that I talk only about what could (theoretically) happen (meaning that it might not happen at all), and now, after the fact, you tell me that "they thought it would be more appropriate"

Were the posts deleted in these threads posted by more than one person/account? Were the posts deleted in these threads of any actual quality, meaning they added something to the discussion? Was the act of these posts being deleted a single isolated incident? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the act doesn't line up with your theoretical and thus this is a moot point.

In addition, the acts that happen on this forum (with and without your proposal) are always open to a moderator or admin's discretion. Whatever an administrator or moderator thinks would be most appropriate is what would happen, whether you or I think it is right or not. I don't see what argument you're trying to make here.

Quote from: deisik on June 30, 2017, 03:02:51 PM

So what is the purpose of you posting here?

The answer to this really depends on what you mean by here.

If you're referring to this thread, I'm trying to make it clear why your suggestions are silly and are for nothing other than to benefit your own income.
If you're referring to the forum, it is because I enjoy posting here and discussing things with members that I would otherwise be unable to. I have met a number of people that I trust and respect through this forum, and I would like to continue trying to find said people and enjoying myself.

Quote from: dillpicklechips on June 30, 2017, 03:26:13 PM

Ok bye.