melissar
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How do I delete a post?
How do I delete a post?
"Delete" is a "sub-species" of "Edit". See where it says "Save", look across to the right and you will see "Delete".I have the edit option, but not delete - even immediately after posting.
I have the edit option, but not delete - even immediately after posting.
Best guess 2-3 hours,I think sometimes it varies,? system issues.Anyone know why there is a time limit on editing?
Anyone know why there is a time limit on editing?
...or just report your own post that you want deleted with the reason or deletion and the mods will get a PM about it. If we agree to delete it, you'll get a PM with the bank account for an anonymous "appreciation contribution". All proceeds go to our Mod Team Virtual Doughnut Fund.
Some members abuse the edit/delete facility by posting attack messages, which many members and perhaps even they themselves knew were inappropriate,and immediately deleting the post. That way the offensive message went to everyone subscribed but it no longer showed on thread,thus avoiding reports seeking removal. I used to call it the "Post and Delete" trick.It is to keep people honest. When discussions get heated or thinks get said that people want to deny or change their position, this prevents the manipulation of people's statements. It forces you to think more thoroughly what you want to say since, after an hour, you can't change it.
Deletion immediately followed posting,so there were no subsequent posts pre deletion. Deletion prevented easily quoting to respond, unless you somehow used the post you were emailed. Even then,the offending post was not on thread. So the right jab worked,and the thrower danced away out of range.Seems deleting after people have made subsequent posts is problematic.
Some members abuse the edit/delete facility by posting attack messages, which many members and perhaps even they themselves knew were inappropriate,and immediately deleting the post. That way the offensive message went to everyone subscribed but it no longer showed on thread,thus avoiding reports seeking removal. I used to call it the "Post and Delete" trick.