Michael Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 When you're in a topic and you choose the topic moderation option to delete that topic, you not only get a javascript prompt asking you to confirm this, but upon accepting that you go to a second page where you have to once again confirm you want to delete the topic. Did folks have a problem with the old way, where you only got one confirmation screen? The new way seems like overkill to me.
AlexWright Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Agreed, it is rather annoying. I loved the plain old "Ok to proceed?" popup.
bfarber Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 We want to make sure you're really REALLY sure. "I selected delete from a dropdown menu, then clicked submit, then confirmed the popup but I didn't really want to delete the topic!!! Why didn't IPB ask me again to make sure I was really really sure??!?!"
AlexWright Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Perhaps give administrators the option to turn this Second confirm screen on and off?
Brett B Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 [quote name='bfarber' date='10 July 2009 - 10:54 PM' timestamp='1247280863' post='1824186'] We want to make sure you're really REALLY sure. "I selected delete from a dropdown menu, then clicked submit, then confirmed the popup but I didn't really want to delete the topic!!! Why didn't IPB ask me again to make sure I was really really sure??!?!" That's why there's a Trash Bin option. I don't think the second confirmation is really necessary. If the moderator can't read, then it's his or her own fault, not the software's.
Wolfie Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 [quote name='Μichael' date='10 July 2009 - 09:07 PM' timestamp='1247274462' post='1824144'] When you're in a topic and you choose the topic moderation option to delete that topic, you not only get a javascript prompt asking you to confirm this, but upon accepting that you go to a second page where you have to once again confirm you want to delete the topic. Did folks have a problem with the old way, where you only got one confirmation screen? The new way seems like overkill to me. I think the second confirmation screen should have a pop up that says, "Are you absolutely positively and definitely sure? This is your final chance to not make a mistake!" :lol: Just kidding. How about if the trash bin option is active and the deleted post(s)/thread(s) will be going there, then the second confirmation should get skipped.
Guest Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 If something says "there will be no further confirmation dialogs", then that should be enough warning to not delete the topic if you don't want to, well, delete it. It's the same as with the release of IPB 3.0. You said like crazy there would be bugs. If people ignore the warning, they deserve to live with the bugs until they're patched in a new version.
sarahw Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Where exactly is the trash bin option in ipb 3 acp? I cant seem to find it. :s
Wolfie Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 System tab, System Settings, "Forums" tab, Trash Can Set-up.
TrixieTang Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 I say add another 6 or 7 confirmation screens just to make sure that it's me actually wanting to delete the thread and not just my OCD making me want to click things.
AlexWright Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 I lol'd. Also, is there a way to turn off the 'Delete' feature from the trashcan? If not, I believe it should be included, since if I'm ever going to empty the thing, it's all going, not just one or two posts/topics...I say add another 6 or 7 confirmation screens just to make sure that it's me actually wanting to delete the thread and not just my OCD making me want to click things.
Brett B Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 [quote name='Edward V' date='11 July 2009 - 10:11 PM' timestamp='1247364709' post='1824638'] I lol'd. Also, is there a way to turn off the 'Delete' feature from the trashcan? If not, I believe it should be included, since if I'm ever going to empty the thing, it's all going, not just one or two posts/topics... So just don't use it..
Wolfie Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 [quote name='Edward V' date='11 July 2009 - 11:22 PM' timestamp='1247368979' post='1824664'] I'm more worried about rogue mods :lol: ... So set up the trash can to only allow you to see it and perform actions in it. :)
bfarber Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 By the way, since some of you missed it, I was kidding when I last posted about wanting to make sure you were really sure. ;) Yeah, just a joke.
Wolfie Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Could it be made (in 3.0.2) to only ask twice if it won't be going to the trashcan? The second warning having a big unavoidable note saying that it cannot be undone, ie, not going into the trashcan.
Y@hoo Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 what about setting an automate erasing posts in trash say once a week. is it possible? Couldnt find it anywhere...
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