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I'm not a big fan of everything being deleted after 24h

Especially for the stated original purpose of this platform: to discuss code. I think it would be more convenient to have certain subs that never disappear, so that some more important discussions can remain. Otherwise, what's the point of posting anything?

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Fair enough. I change that today.

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Eric!373905d2ff

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UPDATE: I've removed the 24-hour message deletion function. Posts will now remain on the platform.

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eric!373905d2ff

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While I'm not sure ephemeral threads were the solution, I do think anonymous + ephemeral had the advantage of people focusing less on approval and reputation.

Upvotes, downvotes and having your name attached to something that remains give an incentive to build a good reputation and posting well-thought-out content. However they also often discourage unpopular opinions or encourage sensational responses aimed towards farming internet points.

I wonder if this site will end up prioritizing one over the other at the expense of being closer to other sites that already exist

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Anonymous

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Or “funniest troll wins”

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Anonymous

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What about an option (checkbox) provided to the OP of a thread? Off (keep) by default, and select to “Delete after 24h”?

Best of both worlds.

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Anonymous

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I like this idea, I had thought of something optional too. I think I'll do it.
I'm just finishing the dark mode, I'll add it after!

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eric!373905d2ff

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If you have changed the behaviour you have not changed the messaging. Make sure what your telling people matches what you do.

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Anonymous

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Where did I forget that?

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