Deleting a post

[CircleC]

What are the thoughts about when it is a good time to delete a post?

[shh!]

Why do you want to delete a post?

[CircleC]

I don't. Just wondering if there is ever a time to delete one.

[Illusional]

there is never a good time to delete a post, unless "I" feel like it. does that answer your question??

raverboy

[Zekk_T_Strife]

My view on it is unless you make a double post, a post in an incorrect thread or have it deleted by a moderator there isn't much of a reason to. A lot of times when people come in, get their advice and delete their thread or post I'll restore it because other people may benefit it. While I realize some people get super paranoid about someone stumbling across their post, it's really not such a bad problem to deny others the chance to get your insight or something. Personally I see it as selfish to remove things you've said like that, but it really depends on the individual situation. If the post didn't really add much I won't fuss over it.

[Tone]

I deleted a thread I made once and it got restored but is now locked... I wanted it gone for a reason...

[shh!]

I made a thread once that I liked, but someone else deleted it and it is gone for good.
:-(

[Junsui]

awww poor shh!

[Tone]

ahahah shh! I remember that!!!

[shh!]

It was a funny thread, and I tried so hard to be clever...
::sob::

[Tone]

And you were, my dear... you were...

[Zekk_T_Strife]

I wanted it gone for a reason...

What was the reason? Just curious.

[RSK]

My view on it is unless you make a double post, a post in an incorrect thread or have it deleted by a moderator there isn't much of a reason to. A lot of times when people come in, get their advice and delete their thread or post I'll restore it because other people may benefit it. While I realize some people get super paranoid about someone stumbling across their post, it's really not such a bad problem to deny others the chance to get your insight or something. Personally I see it as selfish to remove things you've said like that, but it really depends on the individual situation. If the post didn't really add much I won't fuss over it.

you like to be in control, and sometimes you abuse your power,

i think we need to relegate you from your position,

[Zekk_T_Strife]

It's not abuse, it's keeping the overly paranoid from doing stupid shit that could keep helpful advice from others.

[Illusional]

exactly

raverboy