Bruce,
I do not "reflexively" defend the poorer aspects of the program. Not to be defensive, but if you notice, I am 50 posts from 5,000 and I would venture that 80% of those are either making suggestions as to how to make the program better (I have more letter writing posts than everyone else combined):) or helping people. I should, if I disagree with others are saying, just sit back and say nothing, but it isn't in my nature.
I am not so much saying these aren't flaws as I am disagreeing to an extent as to point out ways where those who are losing charts may be making their mistakes.
These closures actually go back to at least v4. What I find both strange and interesting is this is the first thread EVER that has talked about this subject. I am not making light of David, et. al., I just wonder why all of a sudden this is an issue.
To David, who I consider a friend, I would say two things: One, don't hit the red button (I don't mean that sarcastically - I simply don't understand why one would have a chart up and then rather than sign it or forward it again, they would delete it.) I mean clicking on the red button means, I am going to close this chart. While this gives you a warning in some situations, we all know now that in the instance of clicking on the red x after the chart is pulled from the inbox, you will lose the chart. And, yes, you can undelete it, but you need to do it sooner than later.
Personally, I think the best fix would be to make deleting the deleted charts something that needs to be done manually and then only by an admin.
If you go back and read my posts, something I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing, you will find many criticisms of the program. But, while there seems to be some movement in the direction of developers listening to the users, I have been around long enough that while AC is a great program and the cost can't be beat, that trying to fix things on the board isn't as effective as finding the best workflow the program can offer, finding workarounds and working within the confines of the program.
It isn't as if I have two options: 1) work to make the program better and 2) defend the program, and I choose the latter. I have just resigned myself to realize that I am not able to change the program for the most part.
