[Resolved] Delete posts?

Groovy Man · 05-11-2010, 07:02 PM

Is there a delete option for posts?

Sometimes I post something, then want to delete it.

Other forum's have this option. I think it would be a good option to have.

Just asking.

**Cosmic Harmony** · 05-11-2010, 07:05 PM

The mods have that option but standard users do not.

If you want a post deleted then edit it saying so and I'm sure one of the staff members will clean it up for you.

**Lord Grendel** · 05-11-2010, 07:23 PM

Cosmic is right just PM one of us or post a Please Delete this, it is no trouble for us to clean up the threads.

**Magic** · 05-11-2010, 07:27 PM

or another option is to "report" your own post, to bring it to the staff's attention that you want it deleted.

Ezequiel · 05-11-2010, 07:39 PM

Why is that option disabled for normal members? On other V-bulletin forums the users have that option so it is possible.

**Lord Grendel** · 05-11-2010, 07:41 PM

Admins choice, we like it this way, and I have never been part of a forum that allowed members that option. It really isn't necessary we can take care of anything that needs deleting.

Ezequiel · 05-11-2010, 07:43 PM

I know it's not necessary. I was just wondering why. I enabled it on my V-bulletin forum but like you said: admin's choice

**Magic** · 05-11-2010, 07:48 PM

The reason we do not allow members to delete their own posts is because it could disrupt a thread. Another reason, is once a post is deleted, a small deletion block remains in the thread until a staff member removes it and we feel this looks untidy. If you are uncomfortable with what you printed in the post...just edit the post to a smiley then report the post for deletion.

Staff is present in the forum almost 24/7, therefore, to report your own post or ask a staff member to delete it, isn't asking too much

Ezequiel · 05-11-2010, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Magic

The reason we do not allow members to delete their own posts is because it could disrupt a thread. Another reason, is once a post is deleted, a small deletion block remains in the thread until a staff member removes it and we feel this looks untidy. If you are uncomfortable with what you printed in the post...just edit the post to a smiley then report the post for deletion.

Staff is present in the forum almost 24/7, therefore, to report your own post or ask a staff member to delete it, isn't asking too much

You know that only moderators and administrators see those small deletion blocks right?

Well, not arguing. I understand and was just curious. About the disrupting threads I have to agree with you.

**Magic** · 05-11-2010, 07:58 PM

I have been in forums where you see those deleted blocks. In fact, I saw them on this board while I was a regular member, before I became admin. And I see the garbage can icons on the main forum index pages. I hate those icons

Ezequiel · 05-11-2010, 08:09 PM

You know you can change those settings right? To make them visible or not.

Just let me know when you need help.

**Magic** · 05-11-2010, 08:12 PM

I am aware of the settings, and have changed them

I appreciate the offer, Ez.

Ezequiel · 05-11-2010, 08:26 PM

You're welcome... Now we can close this thread I suppose

**Cosmic Harmony** · 05-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Yes I suppose we can.