Members Keep Post Count After Deleting Post/Thread

[Maverick]

I'd really like my members to be able to keep their post count after a post or thread they made has been deleted. Is there a way to do this?

I apologize in advance if this little hack has already been done... I didn't see it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Soft delete the thread, or just move the thread to a hidden forum called Trash Can.

[Maverick]

Originally Posted by LiveWire

Soft delete the thread, or just move the thread to a hidden forum called Trash Can.

I hear you and I've been doing this... was just hoping their was some little hack like their used to be for vb2 that kept the members post count even when a post/thread was deleted.

I'm sure some code guru around here can come up with a little something... *crosses fingers*

This might work. Not tested though:

In includes/functions_databuild.php

Find:

You must first be a registered member to view any code.

Replace with:

You must first be a registered member to view any code.

Same file Find:

You must first be a registered member to view any code.

Replace with:

You must first be a registered member to view any code.

All this is doing is commenting out the query to take away one post from the users post count when the thread/post is being delted.

Do this and make a test thread on your site. Remember your post count, then delete your test post and see if your post count remains the same.

[Maverick]

Nope, it still decreased the post count by 1.

I edited my post above, try that and let me know.

[Maverick]

Originally Posted by LiveWire

I edited my post above, try that and let me know.

Thanks for your help LiveWire, that seemed to do the trick. :smile:

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Glad this worked for you