Trash bin module for soft-deleted content.

[Omar G.]

There has been much confusion about the purpose of the soft-deleted content.

I think the primary goal for this function was to avoid permanent delete of content, but confused raised by the incorrect implementation of the feature (i.e: quick buttons in posts for soft-deleting instead of quick buttons to unapprove)

As a counterpart to the Moderation Queue ModCP module, I would like to suggest the addition of a Trash Bin module in ModCP that lists all soft-deleted content from all forums (based on permissions), with filtering options and moderation actions to execute upon selected items.

I think this could make it to 1.9, regardless of it being in the first major (1.9.0) version or subsequent minor releases (1.9.1+).

Before deciding if creating a formal issue, please discuss.

[Omar G.]

Please note, that if in disagreement, a plugin for this ModCP module should be already possible to be coded even for 1.8

[Devilshakerz]

The Search can be used for this, which already supports filtering by visibility state, grouping by threads, and moderation.

[Omar G.]

You are correct, major downside I see is that the search feature can be disabled.

[Ben]

I definitely support this. At the moment, whatever option you choose, you get the same end result really. It *may* be easier and more convenient with the current options to choose the delete button in posts.

But IMO they do have a clear difference and clear cases each option applies.

[Laird]

the incorrect implementation of the feature (i.e: quick buttons in posts for soft-deleting instead of quick buttons to unapprove)

Soft-deletion is available to ordinary users too though, who can't unapprove, not just mods/admins who can - right?

In any case, I think your "Trash Bin" suggestion is a good one. Thumbs up. My suggestion: we save it for 1.9.1+, and focus on getting the initial 1.9 out the door ASAP.

[PARADOX987]

Here is an another plugin that worked like same as Laird said. But it qas coded for mybb 1.4

https://mods.mybb.com/view/trash-can-forum