Lost posts

ExactlyMyPoint · January 3rd, 2009, 09:13 PM

I was looking for a past post of mine so I could put that link in a thread. It seems that I have lost a whole slew of posts. Did the site lose data in one of the conversions/upgrades? Or are posts removed after a certain amount of time, like 6 months?

JD · January 3rd, 2009, 09:15 PM

Searching is kind of funny, you get 200 results shown for your search, during your search did you play with the date options?

And no, posts don't go away due to age cutoff.

Bumper · January 4th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExactlyMyPoint

I was looking for a past post of mine so I could put that link in a thread. It seems that I have lost a whole slew of posts. Did the site lose data in one of the conversions/upgrades? Or are posts removed after a certain amount of time, like 6 months?

No, we did not lose any threads or posts during the upgrade. No, we do not remove any threads unless they break the rules. As JD said, though, we do limit the return on searches to 200 references. This is necessary to keep searches at a reasonable level and prevent full database scans. Everything you have ever posted is still here available to the world. Embarrassing isn't it.....

Holdcard · January 4th, 2009, 07:20 PM

I've had similar experiences, even searched my own posts. Maybe the thread was deleted due to others violating the rules.

Holdcard

JD · January 4th, 2009, 09:35 PM

We found his lost post, it was right where it was supposed to be...in the open forum.

January 3rd, 2009, 09:13 PM	#1
ExactlyMyPoint Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,912	Lost posts I was looking for a past post of mine so I could put that link in a thread. It seems that I have lost a whole slew of posts. Did the site lose data in one of the conversions/upgrades? Or are posts removed after a certain amount of time, like 6 months? __________________ Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

January 3rd, 2009, 09:15 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,639	Searching is kind of funny, you get 200 results shown for your search, during your search did you play with the date options? And no, posts don't go away due to age cutoff. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

January 4th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#4
Holdcard Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 449	I've had similar experiences, even searched my own posts. Maybe the thread was deleted due to others violating the rules. Holdcard __________________ If You Want To POPULATE Heaven You Have To PLUNDER Hell!! 4th Man Ministries

January 4th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#5
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,639	We found his lost post, it was right where it was supposed to be...in the open forum. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

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