Delete a post with only one button (in postbit)

This is a really easy hack to install and use, and it allows you to delete any post with only one click, instead of going through the editing process and then selecting delete, and then confirming, etc.

NOTE: Do you want to use an image instead of a button? Click here!

NOTE: You cannot use a link to replace the button because the code requires you to submit a form, and using a link will make a huge security risk where people can delete posts as they wish!

Instructions

Open up the postbit template and find

PHP Code:

            <if condition="$post['editlink']"> 


Below, add:

PHP Code:

                <form action="editpost.php" method="post">
                    <input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
                    <input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
                    <input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />
                    
                    <input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />
                    
                </form> 


Open includes/functions_showthread.php and find:

PHP Code:

    // hide users in Coventry from non-staff members 


Above, add:

PHP Code:

    $deletebutton = 1; // set to 1 to only hide the post, or 0 to permanently delete the post 


Done!

Images you can use for the delete button

[Wifey]

I'm going to try uninstalling and reinstalling because I don't know why it's not working. I've followed the directions exactly as they're stated, and yes, the instructions are very simple. Hrm. I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

edit: Okay, I uninstalled and reinstalled and it's still not working. I guess I'll just take it out. Thanks for your help but I don't wanna waste your time because I'm sure you have better things to do! I have no idea why it's not working - I've installed another hack you listed and it worked perfectly. Who knows!

[msimplay]

hmm this would be better if there was a pop up confirming delete yes/no
i would like the ability to delete with one button but hands can easily slip
so a delete popup would be good as an addon or an update to the hack itself

[Slave]

I've had a play and created a "Quick Delete" button to use with this hack .. you can find it attached ..



(no I'm not a PSD expert .. far from it .. so you might find it better to make one yourself )

[Gary King]

Thanks, I'll add that to the first post

[Slave]

nps ..

[Sin City]

i did every step correctly, but i see no button for the quick delete... i saw someone mention postbit_legacy ... would i need to edit something there as well or what?

[Scrub]

By looking at your forums, you seem to be using the vB2 layout postibt, right? If so, then you'll need to edit postbit_legacy to get it to show up.

[Sin City]

thanks Scrub... i got it now... sweet hack... thank you

on a side note... i have no problem using the Quick Delete to delete an entire thread...like Gary said... you must have missed something

[trinitym]

Woo! Excellent hack for my lazy arse. Perfect for non-permanent deletion anyway. I figure if I'm going to permanently kill something, I might as well do it the long way to make sure.

*clicks install*

<edit>Took out the pop-up fix for now, seems my butt also needs more caffiene.</edit>

[Chris-FH]

The delete-button is also shown in the private messages.

Is there a way, only to show the button in threads?

C.