Automated Thread Necromancy Prevention suggestion

Ted C · Post by **Ted C** » 2008-09-02 10:27am

BountyHunterSAx sent me a PM proposing a modification to the BBS. I don't know if he knows how to program such a thing or not, but he basically suggested a solution to "thread necromancy".

Since the usual Admin response to thread necromancy is to lock the thread, he suggests a modification to the BBS code that would automatically lock any thread that goes more than 60 days without a new post.

I submit his idea to the Senate for discussion.

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2008-09-02 10:51am

No, I dont think it's neccesary. It adds more scripts to the server, it doesnt really gain us a damn thing and, sometimes, very rarely I'll admit, people have revived thread to make valid points or add new information or updates.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2008-09-02 11:28am

We don’t need old threads locked, if we could get a program that simply keeps them from bouncing back to the top of the forum after 60 days that might be more useful but even then it might negatively affect fanfics and roleplaying related threads

Post by **Edi** » 2008-09-02 12:52pm

NEcromancy is not a widespread enough problem from what I have seen that it would require automation.

Publius · Post by **Publius** » 2008-09-02 04:35pm

Summary action by the moderators and administrators appears to be an adequate solution. This senator moves the previous question.

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2008-09-02 04:38pm

That's unacceptable, because I normally update fanfiction threads with new story posts at longer than 60-day intervals. And necromancy is NOT a serious enough problem to make me start a new thread for every single chapter AND cause massive changes in the board software.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2008-09-02 08:35pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:We don’t need old threads locked, if we could get a program that simply keeps them from bouncing back to the top of the forum after 60 days that might be more useful but even then it might negatively affect fanfics and roleplaying related threads

besides If someone had an update on Chris, Mike wanted to show off some new puppy pics in AMP, or say someone posted wedding pics in a thread about their engagement, well then that's not exactly necromancy is it?

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2008-09-02 08:35pm

The Duchess of Zeon wrote:That's unacceptable, because I normally update fanfiction threads with new story posts at longer than 60-day intervals. And necromancy is NOT a serious enough problem to make me start a new thread for every single chapter AND cause massive changes in the board software.

I also update stories I haven't worked on for longer than sixty days. And I completely agree with Marina, necromancy is a very minor problem.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2008-09-02 09:04pm

I have received a message from a humble plebe, indicating that 60 days would be a problem for him as well.

Rogue 9 wrote:
Not that my opinion matters to the doings of the mighty Senate, but I go way the hell longer than 60 days between fiction updates as well. In fact, I think just about all the fanfic authors on the board would have problems with that.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2008-09-02 10:20pm

Let's be honest. I am the number one moderator that gets annoyed by Necromancy, but it is something that is completely case by case. If people would fucking read and look at the dates it solves this problem, unless they figure they truly bring something new to the debate of the topic at hand. Having an automated system would fuck up nearly every fanfic.

The idea of automation is unacceptable and far too much hassle on posters then any meager worth it brings.

Mad · Post by **Mad** » 2008-09-02 11:39pm

Thread necromancy is definitely something that has to be taken on a case-by-case basis. An automated solution likely wouldn't handle it effectively.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-09-02 11:58pm

The motion has been made to the previous question

Anyway if there is no statement in support of an alteration I am going to declare the matter closed.