Maybe we need a "purge"

[herefishy]

Do we really need all those old posts - maybe the moderators could remove the ones over 2 or 3 years old? That might speed up our access time.

[49er]

Do we really need all those old posts - maybe the moderators could remove the ones over 2 or 3 years old? That might speed up our access time.

Actually, I have found many of them quite useful. But I understand where you are coming from.

49er

[ems]

That's not going to happen. Many people think that old posts, as in 5-6 years back, are relevant. I don't. I prefer reading new research and what people are dealing with today. If I really want to know what mask was used years ago, I can always google. And those polls... the majority are so silly.

[chunkyfrog]

Just keep "triple dog dare"!

[jencat824]

I'm not sure how old the forum posts are, but maybe take the oldest 2-3 years & purge those. I also agree with purging the 'polls' - these keep coming back to 'haunt???' us. I've gotten so much info from searching the forum, I would hate to see all the old info gone, but as things change & get newer, I think setting a reasonable time for a purge would be good.

If not going back X number of years, maybe go back to a time when most of the posts are about masks that are now discontinued? We really don't need posts about discontinued masks, except for those folks looking for newer solutions. Those folks can still post they are looking for a solution when their beloved mask has been discontinued & we will help with current info.

Has someone contacted the forum administrator about this? I would think someone needs to, since she can't possible read every post. I still think its great of our hosts, cpap.com to provide this forum space for us. I get so much great info here for both myself and now my hubby, I will always be grateful for this & I refer friends to their site every chance I get. I know this forum takes up space that they are paying for, and I would think it would be better for them if a purge of some type is done.

Jen

[Wulfman...]

Do we really need all those old posts - maybe the moderators could remove the ones over 2 or 3 years old? That might speed up our access time.

I'm going to be "kind" and suggest you didn't give this subject much thought before you posted that suggestion.
SOMEBODY (many somebodies) made those posts. Think about the number of posts you would remove from forum members' post counts.
That would, in effect, wipe out all of the collective links that "rested gal" has put together.

The other thing is that there is virtually NOTHING that is "NEW" on this forum. EVERY subject has been discussed THOUSANDS of times before. All you have to do is search and look.


Den

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[BlackSpinner]

I doubt it is the database because sometimes the access is fast and sometimes it is like molasses. It smells more like a server issue or denial of access attack.

[herefishy]

Wulfman, thanks so much for your kindness, i apologize for my thoughtlessness.

[Sir NoddinOff]

Every now and then I find a real gem in the old posts, not too often but occasionally. I say keep them around... if the OP doesn't like them then the OP can just not read them. Pretty simple, really. EDIT: on the other hand, I'm sure glad the 'poll troll' has taken a hiatus

[DoriC]

I'm pretty "nostalgic" about the old posts. Many of these "old timers" were the experts here and the glue that kept this forum alive and well. I miss them. I still review some of them occasionally to remind me of what they taught me and a lot of what I've forgotten but should remember.

[OboeVet]

I am new, too; what's old to you is new to me. What's new to me helps. You see? But, slow is bad, and makes some people mad. Might miss what I could'a had. Good night.

[herefishy]

You misunderstood me, I have no issue with the old posts other than trying to speed up access.

[Captain_Midnight]

I'm going to be "kind" and suggest you didn't give this subject much thought before you posted that suggestion.
SOMEBODY (many somebodies) made those posts. Think about the number of posts you would remove from forum members' post counts.
That would, in effect, wipe out all of the collective links that "rested gal" has put together.

The other thing is that there is virtually NOTHING that is "NEW" on this forum. EVERY subject has been discussed THOUSANDS of times before. All you have to do is search and look.


Den

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My thoughts, and welcome to them.

Gotta agree w Den, here. The older posts contain the "institutional memory" of this fine forum, and much of the formative groundwork that went into much of what we consider "facts" today.

Many, if not most, of the success stories are golden oldies.

Also, a range of topics that used to appear with greater frequency is that of symptoms. The self-reported symptoms reports need to be archived, at least in some form.

Polls? Most are (please forgive) chatter. However some are not replaceable.

And, some of our venerable senior members no longer post, and some as we know, are no longer with us. These are legacy posts, and should stay right where they are.

When in doubt, do not throw it out. (You should see my garage.)



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[zoocrewphoto]

Perhaps we could lock the older posts so that they can't be brought to the front page again, but would still be searchable and viewable. That would get rid of the problem with the troll who keeps bringing back the old polls and still allow them to be there for people to read.

[HerbM]

Keep everything PLEASE.

Everyone is free to ignore the old stuff if they don't want to see it.

If it is deleted it is lost forever.

This forum is NOT slow at all - anyone who sees it as slow is dealing with either browser or network issues of their own.

I have only been here a short time, but when my posts (at least the good ones) on other forums have been lost it has always been a disappointment.

It really does no one any harm and might help so many.

Just keep everything.