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So, what, you've been waiting till you were married? I've known about the manual option since I was like 14!berkeman said:
Wiping VMs/PMs and latex images
- Context: LaTeX
- Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the proposal to wipe the database clean of private messages (PMs) and visitor messages (VMs) on the forum, as well as the deletion of old latex images. Participants express their views on the implications of this action, including concerns about member notifications and the management of thread subscriptions.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant proposes to clear the database of VMs and PMs, citing the large number of inactive members and the desire to reclaim space.
- Some participants express support for the deletion of VMs and PMs, while others raise concerns about the short notice given to members for downloading their messages.
- There is a suggestion to provide clearer instructions on how members can download their PMs before deletion.
- Participants question the storage impact of thread subscriptions and discuss the potential for deleting a large latex thread used for testing.
- One participant suggests implementing an expiration date for VMs and PMs to automate future deletions, but another notes that this is not currently an option.
- Concerns are raised about the necessity of sending copies of infractions to PM boxes, with some participants suggesting a preference for this feature to be turned off by default.
- A later reply indicates that the default option for sending copies of warnings to PMs can be changed, which some participants appreciate.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need to clean out VMs and PMs, but there is no consensus on the appropriate notice period for members or the handling of thread subscriptions and infractions. Multiple competing views remain regarding the implications of these deletions.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of concern about the implications of the proposed deletions, including the need for adequate notice and the management of existing subscriptions and infractions. There are unresolved questions about the storage impact of thread subscriptions and the handling of infractions in PMs.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to forum administrators, members concerned about data management, and users who utilize PMs and VMs for communication on the platform.
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*Wipes coffee from screen*
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Redbelly98 said:
Ahahahaha!
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Somewhat relevant to cleaning up the site. I've been getting requests to remove accounts.
For example,
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this is one of severalmmatras said:
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Astronuc said:
I am getting them now an then as well. I guess you get more as you are alphabetically 1st on the Admin list.
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Redbelly98 said:
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Is there no way of downloading VMs? I'm quite attached to mine, most of them are quite flattering.
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Wait until you've been a mentor a little longer...Ryan_m_b said:
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Maybe I should change my username to xAstronuc or Yastronuc.Borek said:
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Bahahaha! <snork>Doc Al said:
lolAstronuc said:
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Ryan_m_b said:
are you sure about that?
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Greg Bernhardt said:are you sure about that?
Real Mature Greg! Aren't you supposed to be setting an example?
On the other hand you have no idea how loud I just laughed at that - #44
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That was a good one Greg!
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Greg Bernhardt said:are you sure about that?
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You can copy and paste your VM's into Word, they aren't perfect, but the avatars show up with the post.
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Greg, deleting PMs and VMs is fine with me.
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Old latex images are now history. 65,000 images totaling 4.5GB
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Greg, I've seen your post in the Feedback forum. Perhaps it would be a good idea to post an announcement as well for those who don't usually scroll down that far.
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Hootenanny said:
That brings up an interesting point. Do members lose the PM's telling them what they were infracted for? And are they going to complain when they get their next infraction for the same thing?
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If memory serves me well users can check their infractions just by visiting profile. I guess PMs will be lost.
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This might affect a few members. Those it does might not even notice or complain.