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Since the new mod is soooo active at cleaning spam, I was wondering how to somehow clean XDA and get all useless **** deleted. Some people will say this thread is useless, but all of us can give links to our own or someone else's spam/old/useless thread. Lets make a resolution to clean XDA. Report all useless threads here till next two weeks. Then after that, mod can take a look at them and delete them if he believes they are no longer of any use
Actually it's the great idea. You have my support
Nice idea. This will also stop noobs from asking questions which have already been asked because they will be able to find threads more faster once spam threads are deleted.
Here are some threads which I believe are useless. Many of these threads are just questions and they should be in general section but people have posted them in themes and apps section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625368
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111782
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625882
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625452
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622587
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603230
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620896
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622480
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616820
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621875
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nice idea
here is mine contribution xD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380931
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384977
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384994
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391121
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398372
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362396
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415482
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523820
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528489
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528475
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528499
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528493
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528480
for moderator
and what do u think should this thread by re opened or deleted?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516429
and what do u think about making sticky thread for ppl who are looking for testers and some suggestions?
Thanks for your suggestions. I've deleted all the threads. About that sticky - I want to know your opinions about it. Place posts with some arguments.
Have fun.
Its nice idea !!
this thread should be made a sticky
btw looks like most of my comments will be deleted now
eagleeyetom said:
Thanks for your suggestions. I've deleted all the threads. About that sticky - I want to know your opinions about it. Place posts with some arguments.
Have fun.
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should i start thread then?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629433
this? wrong question and silly req .cause he already have touch recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629196
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413140
OP never posted again, and there are several threads with a guide on how to root your galaxy ace.
Looks like a great idea, but wouldn't it be easier to use the report button on the upper right corner a bit more?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494586
Really unnecessary post's here ...
Hatshipuh said:
Looks like a great idea, but wouldn't it be easier to use the report button on the upper right corner a bit more?
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Yes, report posts instead of posting them here, it will make things easier and more organized for everyone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490867
Something gonna have to change
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636568 - its spam !
Delete it mod !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398372
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413966
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362396
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402445
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489991
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506184
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523876
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525323
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559274
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1539873
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393067
can i give u links of threads that aint in galaxy ace forum?
Not really. I'm a moderator of certain devices only.
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eagleeyetom said:
Not really. I'm a moderator of certain devices only.
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ok gonna rpt them to right moderators
Cannot see where this thread helps anyone in anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649404
themountig said:
Cannot see where this thread helps anyone in anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649404
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it helps the mod and newbies to search instead of creating new threads and stop huge fights and keeps xda clean from spam ( this post for example )
Mods, when you close a thread for duplicating information/questions/topics, can you link to the thread that has the original information/answers? It becomes difficult when you are searching the forums for an answer, and you find threads asking the question you need answered, but all they have are a post from a moderator saying "Already been asked. Locked."
They would prob expect you to do a little of the work to find the topic or information YOU are looking for ..they r not secretaries
firmbiz94 said:
They would prob expect you to do a little of the work to find the topic or information YOU are looking for ..they r not secretaries
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That was the point. When you try to do a search you get a lot of results with questions but no answers. This makes it difficult to do your own "work".
That's why its called "work".. If it was easy then you'd already know how to do it... Part of the experience is finding wrong threads that may not pertain to what you think they should, but you learn (how to search on your own and not have everybody cater to you) regardless.
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lazydazed said:
That's why its called "work".. If it was easy then you'd already know how to do it... Part of the experience is finding wrong threads that may not pertain to what you think they should, but you learn (how to search on your own and not have everybody cater to you) regardless.
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You must be joking...
Clutter does not make anything better. Not the board and not the users' experience.
I've never had an issue..usually I can even google and find an xda thread about what I'm looking for..I guess everyone's expectations are different..regardless its not the mods job to do it for you
firmbiz94 said:
I've never had an issue..usually I can even google and find an xda thread about what I'm looking for..I guess everyone's expectations are different..regardless its not the mods job to do it for you
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I can generally find my answers too. But once in a while there will be a hot issue that lots of people ask about. Their questions usually contain all the key words, so search results come back filled with clutter.
A moderators first job is to protect the board and the integrity of the data. It is also a mod's job to help make sure the board provides a good user experience. Somtimes that means cleaning up threads. This might include merging them, moving them or deleting them. If a mod knows infor exists elsewhere then he already knows where it is. To expect him to put that link into a thread he locks is _certainly not_ too much to ask.
Hint: I run a forum too, and have several moderators.
What if the mods merged the threads and shot the op a PM letting him know with the link to the thread. I've had a mod do that for me once here in another section. It was very helpful. Just a thought.
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thlinx said:
Anyone tell ya your a prick? I read like a few threads where u got a smart ass answer for everything.. lose the tude
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no need for the attitude or name calling bud.
sgt. slaughter said:
no need for the attitude or name calling bud.
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But the condescending and smart ass remarks are better, right?
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Quis89 said:
What if the mods merged the threads and shot the op a PM letting him know with the link to the thread. I've had a mod do that for me once here in another section. It was very helpful. Just a thought.
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we dont typically do this b/c at times it makes a mess when merged, is a complete hassle to do, and also more importantly wouldn't teach people to take a few extra min to look around and find what they are looking for on their own and learn...
and the reason you dont see a link a lot of the times when threads are closed b/c other threads are already present......its b/c 9/10 times the thread that they should of posted in to begin with was on the first page of the very same section they post in....
Also we dont always have the time to pull up and copy the link to the thread for the user...
Closing this one, btw...if you have any questions feel free to PM ANY of us about your concerns/comments....were a open gang here
Quis89 said:
But the condescending and smart ass remarks are better, right?
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i see none of that....
Can I delete the widgets off my phone as I never use them? My phone is rooted if that helps but any help would be appreciated thanks
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Yes you can delete them, they're apks as any other app, go to system/apps with a root browser and delete the widgets you want.
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Or you can do it with titanium backup
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system/app to be exact.
The thread is in the wrong section, General is not for questions. Hit "report" and ask for it to be moved
Glebun said:
system/app to be exact.
The thread is in the wrong section, General is not for questions. Hit "report" and ask for it to be moved
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Well, he got his answer, so this thread isn't needed for him now
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blakstar said:
Well, he got his answer, so this isn't needed for him now
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......What exactly is the point of your post?
If it wasn't for the help of all the people that not only help answer questions, but also help keep the forum tidy, this place would have descended into chaos, the moderators would be having nervous breakdowns and people like you would be whingeing and moaning.
If you have a problem with another user, take it up with the mods......I'm sure they would be happy to laugh in your face
slaphead20 said:
......What exactly is the point of your post?
If it wasn't for the help of all the people that not only help answer questions, but also help keep the forum tidy, this place would have descended into chaos, the moderators would be having nervous breakdowns and people like you would be whingeing and moaning.
If you have a problem with another user, take it up with the mods......I'm sure they would be happy to laugh in your face
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You are funny, did you read the whole thread. The user that said this is in wrong forum. And the guy got his answer so that guy doesn't need this THREAD now that he got his answer. I actually thanked the one that said " system/app to be exact " since he corrected the mistake. You had a huge misunderstanding with what I wrote haha, still laughing
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blakstar said:
You are funny, did you read the whole thread. The user that said this is in wrong forum. And the guy got his answer so that guy doesn't need this THREAD now that he got his answer. I actually thanked the one that said " system/app to be exact " since he corrected the mistake. You had a huge misunderstanding with what I wrote haha, still laughing
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No mate, I think it is you who misunderstands. Whether he got his answer or not, this thread is in the wrong section and this was correctly pointed out. End of.
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Mr Woolf said:
No mate, I think it is you who misunderstands. Whether he got his answer or not, this thread is in the wrong section and this was correctly pointed out. End of.
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He huffed, he puffed, he blew the ego down
Hope all is good mate :thumbup:
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
Okay you win. No grudge :thumbup:
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how does this happen ?
I want a bunch of widgets to not appear anymore when I search through my widgets.
(They just make me scroll more.)
Do I just delete the associated apk and then reboot?
Can I just rename them (e.g. .apk.old) so I can get them back ?
thanks,
AndroidNoob69's XDA guide - What TO DO and NOT TO DO here
Hi guys, especially people who have just joined the forum
READ the forum rules or is it TOO LONG??
Having PROBLEMS understanding??
Still UNSURE??
Fear not I am here to teach you what TO DO and NOT TO DO on XDA
TO DO
1. Post in the right forum.
Many people who have questions, may end up posting in 'General' rather than 'Q&A'
This is what the forums are for
General: e.g. Android Upgrading news, rooting updates, and other discussions.
Q&A: Bricked your device? Need advice? Come here and ask!
Development: Rooting Kits, Recoveries, ROMs
Apps & Themes: Mods, Apps, Shares, Ports and Themes
2. Be polite. Provide adequate info when asking a question. Do NOT swear.
3. Search the forum when posting. Do not create duplicate threads when your question is not answered.
Searching before posting is important. It helps XDA to fight spam. When your question is NOT answered, DO NOT create another thread. You can 'bump' your thread once every 24 hours.
4. Spamming port request in a thread that is meant for jb and OP says (JB) Just ONE person kindly ask the OP if he can port for example, ICS. If he says 'no' then, you got to wait for a developer to port it for you.
What NOT TO DO
1. Post Cracks, Free In-App purchasers etc.
If you REALLY want to share cracks, DO NOT SHARE IT ON XDA. It is cheating the community. If I have cracks, I would decide not to announce it to the whole XDA "Hey! I got *fill in with app name* for free! Link: donotclick.com/freeapps/appid-8459"
2. Be racist, insult others etc.
XDA is NOT for racism. I am sure everyone wants to have a good time here relaxing, helping others. You would not like it if you are insulted too, right?
3. TRY NOT to quote the whole OP as it might be spam to others.
Yes, you want the OP to know you replied, but try MENTIONING (like @Pandemic does). If you are using tapatalk and cant remember the user's username. Forget it. Just post a normal reply.
4. Mirror a file when OP says do not mirror my files.
This is a problem when the OP does not have a mirror and the app/mod download link is dead. Kindly tell the OP that its dead. He will solve it. In other words, DI NOT MIRROR without permission.
ADDED BY @Ben36
5. Don't make annoying 'noob' threads
ADDED BY @Pandemic
6: dont post threads with 1 simple question if the answer is already there
7: read before post and if you cant find it, use google
8: dont act as a noob if you can read and dont ask 1000 times the same questions
THIS IS ALL THE BASIC INFORMATION YOU NEED, HAVE FUN
Regards,
AndroidNoob69
footnote: did i miss out something? pm me.
5. make annoying noob threads
sorry i just couldn't resist
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Ben36 said:
5. make annoying noob threads
sorry i just couldn't resist
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Lol this is to teach them the right things not the wrong ones
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With respect you have been a member for way under a year. It's not your place to lay the law down.
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howard bamber said:
With respect you have been a member for way under a year. It's not your place to lay the law down.
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WAIT its just simplifying the rules
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howard bamber said:
With respect you have been a member for way under a year. It's not your place to lay the law down.
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wow i just looked. I've been a member for 5 years! didn't realise it was that long. lol
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Ben36 said:
wow i just looked. I've been a member for 5 years! didn't realise it was that long. lol
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Well to me i find nothing wrong to help others. There is not such a rule.
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@IAmNice the suggested threads did not have what i was creating
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This thread is good. Why everyone think it's bad?
War never finds answer. It just the stronger ones define the victory.
AndroidNoob69 said:
Well to me i find nothing wrong to help others. There is not such a rule.
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i didn't say there was anything wrong, I just couldn't resist making a joke
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@Ben36 I am referring to the guy who said that i was laying down rules
AndroidNoob69 said:
@Ben36 I am referring to the guy who said that i was laying down rules
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It was the rules. You didn't lay down the rules. Maybe he is blind.
War never finds answer. It just the stronger ones define the victory.
IAmNice said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699450
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They did not suggest that so too bad
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IAmNice said:
Thats because it doesnt scan your text and only your title.
What I meant to say is there are already threads out there which are better and much clearer for noobs/newbs then yours.
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Thanks for the inspiration. This is my 1st guide btw.
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thanks for the guide
even though someone said there is another thread with same or better one, this thread come up in the right place and i dont have to waste to search simple thread such as guide.
anyway for suggestion if you would mine to take one. put another thing like jargon. since its noob room. so noob question should be in here too.
6: dont post threads with 1 simple question if the answer is already there
7: read before post and if you cant find it, use google
8: dont act as a noob if you can read and dont ask 1000 times the same questions
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@Pandemic didnt i say pm?
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AndroidNoob69 said:
@Pandemic didnt i say pm?
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Yeah where then @AndroidNoob69
Dont be harsh dude.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
footnote: did i miss out something? pm me.
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@Pandemic and i am calm
Tapatalk sig: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
Hey guys, I'm curious in how you look on person. Come on and post a picture of yourself and some info about yourself. Let's socialize and have some fun.
I'm John Louise.
16 y/o.
I'm from PH.
My phone: Xperia U.
WTF is this thread bro' ?
Please post off topics on Off-Topic XDA forum > http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/off-topic
Wat?? I prefer to keep my pictures within ppl I trust of know in my life.
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You don't want that!
Lol why this thread @JohnLouise ??
This is not a social media like FB !!
So this is useless !!
#Read the rules of XDA !!
+1 @AndroidNoob69
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I might post my picture tomorow, I'm just way too lazy to do it right now xD
why do you want to see the face of people you dont even know
Deichz said:
why do you want to see the face of people you dont even know
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Hehehe +1 over there
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Thread Closed, OT type threads are for the OT forums. Thank you.