Automatic Deleations of BST threads

Hi everyone

Well it has started to become appart, than on a daily basis, threads than are hundreds of days old are being bumped via people probably using the search feature wanting to buy or sell goods. This is starting to mess up the BST as some people do not notice the age of the thread, and another 10 replies happens within the next hour.

Personally I believe threads within the BST trade section should be deleted after a certain amount of days, which would be a big improvement.

Would appriciate some opinions on this

Cheers
Ash

 

I think expired offers should be deleted, that is a good idea because I'd like to see more "fresh" and new offers in the BST section. It'll make the BST section much less cluttered as well

Maybe deleting offers with no responses for XX amount of days?

 

I would agree with that. In terms of BST if I deal has been done, what's the point of keeping it there. And if no one is interested (has happened to me) then there is no pt in keeping it there either.

The only reason it could be useful is in disputes over something Bought, Sold, or Traded.

Skinny

 

That's a good point you've raised there. Maybe a seperate section for completed deals (never going to happen )

Threads with no responses should be deleted IMO (no problem with the disputes b/w buyer/seller since there are none!)

 

It makes sense that a BST item should be deleted after 30 days. I mean if you have not bought it or sold it in 30 days it should be removed anyway.

 

OP is ethically responsible for requesting the thread to be closed once it's over.

 

A pop up alert that displays onClick "Post Reply" for BST threads that are 3 months or older makes sense. Automatic deletion doesn't need to happen IMHO.

 

I say all threads with no replies in the past should be deleted from there. Also, any thread over 120 days old with less than 20 replies.

 

Fair point, but could you imagine just 5% of users requesting their threads to be closed, there would be quite an amount to do per day.

What about an automatic closure, as this would serve as a record, but not allowed be to bump them, and if the user was still interested after x amount of days, they could just pm the owener & would stop all the bumping in the section.

 

nah .. I dont think the threads should be deleted . However , if the offer is over then these should be closed and for this you need to use the red triangle .
Deleting the thread isnt the best option .

 

WHy dont we install the warn of old topics before replying MOD available for vBulletin??

It'll be good and still, if someone posts useless, our intelligent mods will do their job

 

Or we can just use this

 

You unethical bastard:

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=89554
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=89069
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=83727

 

I am also against deleting the threads. It will be nice to visit your thread after a long time. More than that, it will be useful for people trying to find the sale history of a site they are going to buy. Closing a thread seems more sensible.

 

Conjugal visits?

 

what are you talking about, O yfs1? they're closed.

 

Don't make me post another 10

(You have to remember I have the DP spy on and saw Smyrl working hard)

 

gah! the spy! invasion of privacy...makes liars like me go out of jobs.

 

I was referring to the day when I will be a multi billionaire and my visit to DP to see those precious and invaluable posts that I have made