15 Nov 03
Originally posted by pkingjacquesRemember that all the games they played have had an effect on the ratings and also will also be in the archives of their opponents. I therefore don't think it's as simple as 'deleting' an account.
why do they keep players in the system after they haven't moved in over a year. why don't they delete a person if they don't move with in a six month period. wouldn't it help to save space. what are you thoughts?
Andrew
15 Nov 03
Originally posted by RhymesterThis is exactly right. Unless we delete games, and game histories with them, we have to keep all the users.
Remember that all the games they played have had an effect on the ratings and also will also be in the archives of their opponents. I therefore don't think it's as simple as 'deleting' an account.
Andrew
You never know, some crazy Rhymester fan (I'm sure they exist) may wish to study each of his 100k moves one day too. 🙂
-Russ
15 Nov 03
Originally posted by pkingjacquesI have been looking at other sites.What most do is exclude stats from those who did not make a move in the last 100 days.
why do they keep players in the system after they haven't moved in over a year. why don't they delete a person if they don't move with in a six month period. wouldn't it help to save space. what are you thoughts?
Lyn.
16 Nov 03
One one site I play at that has no rating system they don't keep game histories for unpaid members more than 30 days. On another site that has the ELO rating system they only keep histories for unpaid members for 30 days, after which the player can't access it but the webmaster keeps a back up of the data but paid members can access the archives forever and can even download all the games they have ever played at the click of one button.