[Resolved] Delete posts?

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Groovy Man

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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. :)
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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 :)
 

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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.
 

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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 :heheh:
 
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