[Resolved] Delete posts?

[Groovy Man]

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]

Re: Delete Posts?

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.

 

[LG]

Re: Delete Posts?

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]

Re: Delete Posts?

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

 

[Ezequiel]

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

 

[LG]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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