Removing Model statuses

[Kenzo998]

Just a suggestion, but has there ever been consideration to remove the Curvage Model status for models who have been absent for long periods of time, possibly even removing clips. It might ultimately help newer models become more noticed with less congestion and could stop Necro-posting in the forums. Again just a suggestion.

[senorclean]

Is it really necessary to remove model status entirely if they go inactive?  unless I'm missing something, there is already a system that automatically filters inactive models from active ones in the clips store, so it would just need to be added to the regular sitewide member search.  perhaps inactive models that never uploaded  anything at all should be "unmodeled"  at some point though. 

the clips store also already has filters like new, highest rated, etc. for sorting content in each category.   maybe a section should be added for "new models you should check out" whose accounts are under 'x' days old, and maybe even a section for "returning models you should check out" for models who were inactive for 'x+ days' as well.  both would help with visibility and incentivise more uploads if their recent uploads do well.  as for inactive models' threads, perhaps they could be automatically locked after a set amount of time, and then reopened by the model if they have new content they want to post.

As for old paid content from inactive models, I don't think it's fair to current or future curvage users to remove it.  maybe it's something that is on their wishlist or they haven't discovered it yet. It's also not fair to inactive models who should still be able to make money from what they worked on.  maybe paid content that flopped could be removed after some time,  but I think that would hurt curvage more then help it by treating models like they're only worthwhile if they generate $$$.