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Alex · September 17th, 2013, 07:27 AM

Yes, I run the whole server, and sometimes go direct to the DB. But - it gets dicey as the tables aren't always intuitive, so deleting everything from one may leave crap in other related tables that you didn't realize were related. It also can then screw up the metrics and totals of things if done incorrectly. Using the API's / built-in functions makes sure that everything stays in sync.

But if it was 1M posts instead of 6,000, I probably would have considered more harsh measures to wipe 'em.

September 17th, 2013, 07:27 AM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Yes, I run the whole server, and sometimes go direct to the DB. But - it gets dicey as the tables aren't always intuitive, so deleting everything from one may leave crap in other related tables that you didn't realize were related. It also can then screw up the metrics and totals of things if done incorrectly. Using the API's / built-in functions makes sure that everything stays in sync. But if it was 1M posts instead of 6,000, I probably would have considered more harsh measures to wipe 'em. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)