How to Delete Posts?

Rama · Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:06

I would like to point out that the delete button does not show up for me. This goes for a non-starter post that is the last post in the thread (no posts made after it). Neither in normal edit mode or in "advanced" mode.

Please note that this is *not* a browser issue because 1) I tried it in multiple browsers and 2) there is no HTML/JS code for a "delete" button.

PeakXV · Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:38

I think there is now a 3 day(72 hour) period starting from time-of-post that allows for such deletions. After that the post, as they say, is set in stone!

Nick-H · Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:42

At this time, users are not permitted to delete posts.

Posts remain editable, which means the content could be deleted, for two days.

We will not unreasonably refuse a request to remove a post, but may decide not to do so if it has become part of an ongoing conversation.

Within the two days, just leave the words 'please delete' in the post. the next mod to notice it will tidy it up.

Otherwise PM a mod.

incitatus · Sep 3rd, 2007, 01:06

I believe that if a moderator has edited or moved a post then the original poster cannot edit his posting.

Or so I've found.

My computer is a Mac.....naturally.

Moderator Suggestion

Try it now.

I don't think it is the case, as long as you are still within the time limit.

If so... It's a feature I didn't know about!

Nick-H · Sep 3rd, 2007, 01:31

As you can see, I've edited your post.

I don't think it is the case: please try, and we'll see.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:38	#17
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,926	I think there is now a 3 day(72 hour) period starting from time-of-post that allows for such deletions. After that the post, as they say, is set in stone! __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:42	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,300	At this time, users are not permitted to delete posts. Posts remain editable, which means the content could be deleted, for two days. We will not unreasonably refuse a request to remove a post, but may decide not to do so if it has become part of an ongoing conversation. Within the two days, just leave the words 'please delete' in the post. the next mod to notice it will tidy it up. Otherwise PM a mod. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Sep 2nd, 2007, 23:06	#16
Rama Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ayodhya Posts: 71	I would like to point out that the delete button does not show up for me. This goes for a non-starter post that is the last post in the thread (no posts made after it). Neither in normal edit mode or in "advanced" mode. Please note that this is not a browser issue because 1) I tried it in multiple browsers and 2) there is no HTML/JS code for a "delete" button.

Sep 3rd, 2007, 01:06	#19
incitatus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 207	I believe that if a moderator has edited or moved a post then the original poster cannot edit his posting. Or so I've found. My computer is a Mac.....naturally. Moderator Suggestion Try it now. I don't think it is the case, as long as you are still within the time limit. If so... It's a feature I didn't know about!

Sep 3rd, 2007, 01:31	#20
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,300	As you can see, I've edited your post. I don't think it is the case: please try, and we'll see.

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