Helpful Idea for all of us using the forum

[TailoredBohemian]

Why is it that old posts stay on the forum? If something is posted and it rents OR a renter finds a place, it doesn't make any sense to me why the old posts stay up. All of it just clutters the forum and makes searching pretty difficult.

My idea, which I am sure has been brought up many a times, is to delete old posts. If a place is rented, delete it. If a renter finds their place, delete it.

Does anyone else agree? Can anyone explain why this doesn't happen? I would LOVE it if this was protocol and how much easier it would make using the forum for things like finding your next home!

P.S. - is there even an option to delete your posts and new threads you start? I'm looking around, but can't see anything.

 

[m1a1mg]

It's always interesting to see someone register and post to 20 different threads looking for a place. If they had only read the entire thread, they'd have seen it was rented or the initial post is really old.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

I think it's fun to watch people respond to 5 year old "For Sale" posts. You are allowed to delete posts, but there is a time limit on that.

 

[seabythegrove]

Is this a new post?

 

[Leader of the Banned]

Old posts usually involve either pet-friendly condo rentals, or the legendary blue tick hound.

 

[HD Lady]

What happened to the blue tick hound?

 

[Leader of the Banned]

The blue tick hound has become a symbol for the deepest desire of the unobtainable.

 

[notorious63]

Why is it that old posts stay on the forum? If something is posted and it rents OR a renter finds a place, it doesn't make any sense to me why the old posts stay up. All of it just clutters the forum and makes searching pretty difficult.

My idea, which I am sure has been brought up many a times, is to delete old posts. If a place is rented, delete it. If a renter finds their place, delete it.

Does anyone else agree? Can anyone explain why this doesn't happen? I would LOVE it if this was protocol and how much easier it would make using the forum for things like finding your next home!

P.S. - is there even an option to delete your posts and new threads you start? I'm looking around, but can't see anything.

Good ideas, read the sticky for answers >>>
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/45464-Read-before-posting-in-the-rental-forum

 

[Lake View Too]

Is the blue tick hound still for rent?

 

[Leader of the Banned]

The blue tick hound should have been sold as a timeshare.