Not a complaint, but a request.

[timselectric]

It would be nice to have the ability to clean up personal build threads.
As in, remove non relevant posts.
I know that I can report them, for removal. But I don't want to put that much work on the staff.
I'm not sure if permissions can be granted for individual threads. Or if that's actually more work than it's worth.
Just trying to figure out if there is a simple solution for everyone involved.
Thanks for listening, either way.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

It would be nice to have the ability to clean up personal build threads.
As in, remove non relevant posts.
I know that I can report them, for removal. But I don't want to put that much work on the staff.
I'm not sure if permissions can be granted for individual threads. Or if that's actually more work than it's worth.
Just trying to figure out if there is a simple solution for everyone involved.
Thanks for listening, either way.

Oh come on! Where's your DIY Solar Forum spirit!?

I get it though.

I think it would be cool for an OP to INSERT new posts before others at the beginning of the thread. That way you could document your build all at the beginning of your thread allowing the verbal cha cha cha to run amuck below...

The only way I see that happening now is if you had the foresight to reserve the first dozen (or more) posts below your original post to allow for future editing... but who can predict that shit?!

 

[timselectric]

It's really not for me.
It's more for the people who might be interested in my build.
But might not want to scroll through everything else.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

It's really not for me.
It's more for the people who might be interested in my build.
But might not want to scroll through everything else.

If you're really being altruistic, you could add links to subsequent posts to your original post...

Not a complaint, but a request.

It would be nice to have the ability to clean up personal build threads. As in, remove non relevant posts. I know that I can report them, for removal. But I don't want to put that much work on the staff. I'm not sure if permissions can be granted for individual threads. Or if that's actually...

diysolarforum.com

Would probably take WAY less time than actually editing a thread.

 

[timselectric]

I can always start a new thread and re document the journey.
And rename the old one "something useless". lol

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Example of adding a link to the end of my pathetic review:

12.8V 100Ah GoKWh Review

Full disclosure: I was contacted through the forum by steve@lightning-energy.cn to review the subject battery. It was supplied to me for free. I think this is the ONE time it's ever paid me to be a post whore. Here's the manual...

diysolarforum.com

 

[45North]

Or just post several dummy posts at the beginning of a new thread to hold them for editing in more details later

 

[Zwy]

It's really not for me.
It's more for the people who might be interested in my build.
But might not want to scroll through everything else.

If you just want your posts to be seen for a build, then you should talk to admin about creating an option where no one can post on your thread.

 

[robbob2112]

That would be ideal if each person had a personal thread only they could post to. Maybe only if the title included a keyword.

I dunno what software is used but might be doable.

 

[Hedges]

Toggle switch setting

[See all posts / see only OP's posts]

 

[Supervstech]

You could always make it a hidden thread...
Perhaps will could enact moderator status on ONLY own threads?
Idk.
As a mod, i can lock any thread so only mods can edit or add to thread...

 

[marionw]

I follow each of you folks (good or bad...), How will this affect those that follow your posts. The price of experience and wisdom, or just neat stuff.

 

[robbob2112]

Ideally it would mean folks could delete off topic posts in their build threads. Or request people to post questions in a new thread and when they ignore it clean things up if the question isn't about the build.

People do tend to go off the rails here from time to time.

 

[timselectric]

Perhaps will could enact moderator status on ONLY own threads?

I don't think this should apply to all threads.
As it would make all threads one sided. Zero conversation, unless it aligned with the OP's opinion.
I really don't know what the answer is. Which is why I am asking.

 

[robbob2112]

Which is where it might be only threads that include 'my build thread' as the topic or part of the subject.

Or maybe a person could report their own post asking to moderate their build thread.

Two features that I would like to see -

Search in thread. - when they get long it can be a pain to find something in a thread you know isnthere.

And a button to ignore a thread - sometimes they go so far off the rails after you reply once that you would rather ignore it.
Exists already

 

[Bob142]

I've seen this or similar sentiment come up periodically for almost 5 years. My immediate reaction this time was to agree that OPs should be able to moderate their own build threads. As I was typing this, @timselectric hit on the big gotcha. Nobody would benefit if threads were a dry presentation or a "my way or the highway" despotic OP's screed. Maybe try reporting the content since the mods don't seem to have issue with it, and they even encourage reporting at various times.

 

[wpns]

Probably easier to give everyone their own Build thread that only they can post to, or that they can moderate.

 

[Ampster]

And a button to ignore a thread

I think there is an unwatch thread option.

 

[jimf909]

Or just post several dummy posts at the beginning of a new thread to hold them for editing in more details later

This is what I've done. I try to anticipate a few topics that may be helpful in the opening sequence and then save one or two for others. Links to awesome posts from others can go those posts too.

Once I post a thread to the internet I figure the internet owns it and the mayhem can begin. By reserving the right to edit a few early posts I hope to keep it relevant for non-marauders.

 

[wpns]

I think there is an unwatch thread option.

There’s an Ignore Thread option at the top of every page