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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens
Question: should we go back and delete accounts that:
- have 0 posts
- joined after 2009
- show no activity including log-in for a year
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Is this an "and" list (all three need to be true) or an "or" list (only one needs to be true) for deletion?
My opinion?
Members should not be deleted simply because they have not posted in a year. Readers are also part of our community. This addresses item 1
If a member has not logged in for a year, I would still keep their account active unless a newer member would like that screen name. A member that does not log in costs the site nothing but the space to record their account information.
Is there a risk with a "spam account" that does not log in?
I do not understand why joining after 2009 is a factor. Can you explain that.
Basically, my worthless opinion is to keep everyone on the membership list unless they actively tell you they wish to be removed.
Figures that list total number of members on an internet site are of limited use, unless that number helps you with selling advertisement. I would think that average log-ins per day would be more important.
I echo the phrase "your site, your rules"
If you are askin, I say leave the dead accounts alone unless there is a compelling reason to delete them.