2014-09-15, 06:16 PM
Per this thread http://community.mybb.com/thread-159451.html there may be times when it is beneficial to allow redirecting a forum that contains a thread. Well, it's the only time in which it would be beneficial that I could think of. I don't see a reason to block it other than it locking users out of the threads inside of the forum. So Destroy666 and I were discussing this.
HolyPhoenix Wrote:(2014-09-15, 06:00 PM)Destroy666 Wrote: [ -> ]This may be not the only reason (didn't check the whole code for redirect forums so no idea), otherwise a yes/no confirmation like "Are you sure that you want to convert this forum into a redirect? There are still threads inside it." would be more appropriate than an error.
Good point. I think that would be a great change to the core (if I am right about its purpose). I can't think of another reason why that would be blocked.
I would probably change the text slightly to "Are you sure that you want to convert this forum into a redirect? You will no longer be able to access threads inside it."