13-04-2018, 02:22 PM
(13-04-2018, 02:14 PM)Timothy P Wrote: Agree it's definitely a good point.
I had a quick look yesterday, and I believe it is possible to set threads in sales and wants forums to disappear after a given time.
I think the best option would be to have a sticky guide on the two sections outlining that threads will expire after say a month of inactivity (I think adding a reply to the thread before this time would reset the time), and asking that users remove their ads (or change the title to say sold or found) once they're satisfied. Might save chasing people to find out if the ad is still relevant.
Yes tbh that's more what I had in mind - I doubt anyone wants to have to chase people to find out whether their gear has sold or not. Just set it to disappear after 4 weeks perhaps. If people are aware of this then they can re-post if needed (on the system as described by Tim they'd only have to update with 'still looking' or 'still for sale' to keep the thread live).
I'd happily manage a manual tidy-up every few weeks if the above can't be configured. Inevitably some live ads will fall off, but if there have been no takers after a month hopes will surely be waning anyway.