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angeljs · #1 06-25-2011, 04:22 PM

Is there a way to make all forum topics static, i.e. to not be moved to the top of the message board every time they receive a new post?

The reason I'm asking is that I'm running a downloads site, and would like the new downloads to always be shown at the top. At the moment, whenever a topic receives a new post, it takes that topic to the top, even if it's months old.

Thanks anyone

LifesGreatestGift · #2 06-25-2011, 09:34 PM

Edit forum in question in admincp.
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Default Sort Field: Thread Start Time
Default Sort Order: Descending

Videx · #3 06-26-2011, 12:33 AM

But changing the default sort order wouldn't prevent people from setting their own sort order. And you would have to run a query to force all existing users to it (and I bet they wouldn't be happy about it).

I used a mod in vb3 to "kill" a topic so it wouldn't rise to the top. We haven't needed it in vb4 yet and now I can't find it. But I wonder if it could be the basis for "killing" all topics in a forum.

I dunno though. May just be better to put a sticky in the forum explaining to people how to set it up so they see it this way, if they want to.

LifesGreatestGift · #4 06-26-2011, 01:55 AM

<a href="https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=150341&highlight=kill+thread" target="_blank">https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showt...ht=kill+thread</a>

angeljs · #5 06-26-2011, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take them all on board

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