[mythtv] RFC: Delete protection from within Myth

[Steve Daniels]

Roo wrote:
> I find that I am accumulating more and more music specials in my
> "Watch Recording" screen. I want to keep these recordings handy and
> have thought about how best to do it.
> 
> Enhancement: Delete protection from within Myth
> =============================
> - Add a field to the database (recordedprogram table I think) called
> "nodelete", this would be a bool to indicate that the recorded program
> is not to be deleted (strangely enough). If this field is missing or
> false then deleting is allowed.
> 
> - In watch recording screen, when displaying the
> PlaybackBox::showActionPopup, grey out (make unavailable) the "Delete"
> option if the nodelete bool is true, or provide feedback to user
> another way.
> 
> - Also grey out the delete options on the popup in the delete recordings screen.
> 
> - Add menu items to the "Storage Options" to toggle the nodelete flag
> for a recording.
> 
> - Update mythweb to honour the nodelete flag.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts if this is the "right way" to implement delete protection
> and whether it could make it into trunk.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Roo

Another option:

Get a really big stick, hammer nails through it. The next time someone 
deletes one of your recordings.. well, I'm sure you get the gist of the 
idea ;-)

Steve (Only two stress filled days left till he finishes his degree) Daniels