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Topic: When does delete appear (Read 1454 times)
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trish251
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I realise mods can delete a post any time, but for we commoners (or convicts or colonials) when are we given the delete option.
I recently linked to a thread in a post, but discovered on checking that the post of interest has since been deleted, which makes my comment look somewhat illogical (which some may say is a normal event  but I do try to be logical, albeit sometimes weird)
It thus seems more reliable to always quote a post of interest (even from another thread) if there is a possibility of it being deleted.
A list of when/where a mortal can delete a post would be much appreciated.
Trish
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andycand
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I replied to a topic some time ago and wasn't happy with the originators rather rude response (upon checking the persons previous posts I discovered that it seemed to be a common trait for this person) so I simply edited my post by clearing it and replacing with the word Deleted A mod must have nopticed it subsequently and deleted it completely
Andy
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Gadget
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I think that the 'Moved' posts disappear after a few days as well as part of the system.
Gadget
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trish251
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I know you can delete your own posts from the TOT board (as per my opening post, the deleted item was from TOT, just the one post not the thread). I also know that TOT threads disappear over time, as do the moved threads, but I have, at times seen the little delete symbol elsewhere. A word from someone who can list all the delete (as opposed to disappear) options would be appreciated. I used to think it was if I was the OP of a thread with no replies, but I have long ago proven that incorrect, when I tried to delete a double posting.
Trish
Apologies: I forgot to add, thank you for your thoughts  appreciated
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Arranroots
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Hi Trish
You can delete when there's a delete button - if there isn't one ask a Mod. That's not meant to sound flippant: not totally sure of when you can and can't, to be quite honest.
My point is, there should be very few instances of your needing to delete anything - we ask that you don't, because as you point out it can make a nonsense of other posts/ threads.
I can't explain the circumstances of the thread you quote but that was unfortunate and you might have asked for Moderator assistance in this case.
In summary - if in doubt, please ask - otherwise don't delete.
Kind regards, Arranroots 
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trish251
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Hi Trish You can delete when there's a delete button - if there isn't one ask a Mod. That's not meant to sound flippant: not totally sure of when you can and can't, to be quite honest. My point is, there should be very few instances of your needing to delete anything - we ask that you don't, because as you point out it can make a nonsense of other posts/ threads. I can't explain the circumstances of the thread you quote but that was unfortunate and you might have asked for Moderator assistance in this case. In summary - if in doubt, please ask - otherwise don't delete.Kind regards, Arranroots
Hi AR
It does sound rather flippant & weird that it cannot be defined when the delete button appears. I have no need to delete at all, I am happy with all my posts, but I get frustrated when I refer to a post & the postee then deletes it. I guess it shows the person up for the wimp that he/she is. I shall remember in the future to always quote the comment to which I refer, and avoid the issue of deleted posts.
Thank you for replying.
Trish
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kerryb
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I sometimes delete mine from various boards on the ToT, mainly because I get totally ignored anyway so I think what's the point  but also when I have got bored of getting a topic that has gone way off topic anyway come up everytime I look at my Show new replies. Sometimes on the ToT board they have completely nothing to do with the original question or comment.
I don't think that makes me a wimp!
Kerry
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Duck
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I deleted a thread I started once because it was starting to get a bit over the top as some of the respondents were getting a bit rude to each other. I guess I'm a wimp mab
Apart from the YTG thread, I didn't know deleting was a problem, and then on the YTG it is only a problem to non-contributors.
I'm definitely a wimp on that thread, the wrath of some of those wimmin is shocking
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Erato
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Apart from the YTG thread, I didn't know deleting was a problem, and then on the YTG it is only a problem to non-contributors.
You're kidding, right? Deletions happen all over the place, usually with no explanation.
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