Delete own post? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

SiriusHardware · 6th Jul 2015, 8:13 pm

After a very early start, a long, busy day, too many distractions, and generally not being in a fit state to be in charge of a computer, I managed to start a thread in the wrong section.

I didn't realise I'd done it until I had already clicked on 'Submit new thread'. (Thanks to Mike Phelan for redirecting the post into the appropriate area).

At the time, I looked around and honestly could not see any way to delete a post, once posted. Is there a less than obvious way to do it? Edit the post to no content / no title, something like that?

AC/HL · 6th Jul 2015, 8:32 pm

For a short while, around 20 mins I believe, you have an edit button at the lower right of the post. This is to allow a quick proof read, and edit if you spot a problem. You can also delete the post there. Afler that you have to report it, and one of us will oblige. You can't change the title yourself, however.

SiriusHardware · 6th Jul 2015, 8:35 pm

I've used the edit feature many a time to undo key bounces or finger fumbles, but never noticed a 'delete' option. I'll look again after I submit this.

Edit: Yes, there it is, a 'delete' button!

How I couldn't see that before, I don't know.

Dave Moll · 6th Jul 2015, 9:19 pm

Also, only moderators can delete the opening post of a thread - which is the same as deleting the thread.

AC/HL · 6th Jul 2015, 11:41 pm

I must admit I didn't realise that Dave, but then I've never had to do it.

flyingtech55 · 13th Jul 2015, 9:52 am

I remember some time ago I made a humorous comment (well I thought it was) in the middle of a reasonably long thread. The thread subsequently got split and my comment made no sense at all (if it ever did in the first place) because the bit of the thread it related to was the bit that got split off if you see what I mean. However, a quick email to the mods explaining the problem and requesting the removal of my comment brought about a surprisingly quick response, and the orphan posting was removed in double quick time.

TimR

paulsherwin · 13th Jul 2015, 10:14 am

If you accidentally start a thread in the wrong section, one of the mods will usually spot it and move it. Members are welcome to send a PM if we don't notice it.

6th Jul 2015, 8:13 pm	#1
SiriusHardware Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 11,560	Delete own post? After a very early start, a long, busy day, too many distractions, and generally not being in a fit state to be in charge of a computer, I managed to start a thread in the wrong section. I didn't realise I'd done it until I had already clicked on 'Submit new thread'. (Thanks to Mike Phelan for redirecting the post into the appropriate area). At the time, I looked around and honestly could not see any way to delete a post, once posted. Is there a less than obvious way to do it? Edit the post to no content / no title, something like that?

6th Jul 2015, 8:32 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Delete own post? For a short while, around 20 mins I believe, you have an edit button at the lower right of the post. This is to allow a quick proof read, and edit if you spot a problem. You can also delete the post there. Afler that you have to report it, and one of us will oblige. You can't change the title yourself, however.

6th Jul 2015, 8:35 pm	#3
SiriusHardware Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 11,560	Re: Delete own post? I've used the edit feature many a time to undo key bounces or finger fumbles, but never noticed a 'delete' option. I'll look again after I submit this. Edit: Yes, there it is, a 'delete' button! How I couldn't see that before, I don't know.

6th Jul 2015, 9:19 pm	#4
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: Delete own post? Also, only moderators can delete the opening post of a thread - which is the same as deleting the thread. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

6th Jul 2015, 11:41 pm	#5
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Delete own post? I must admit I didn't realise that Dave, but then I've never had to do it.

13th Jul 2015, 9:52 am	#6
flyingtech55 Octode Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ayrshire, UK. Posts: 1,096	Re: Delete own post? I remember some time ago I made a humorous comment (well I thought it was) in the middle of a reasonably long thread. The thread subsequently got split and my comment made no sense at all (if it ever did in the first place) because the bit of the thread it related to was the bit that got split off if you see what I mean. However, a quick email to the mods explaining the problem and requesting the removal of my comment brought about a surprisingly quick response, and the orphan posting was removed in double quick time. TimR __________________ All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.

13th Jul 2015, 10:14 am	#7
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,947	Re: Delete own post? If you accidentally start a thread in the wrong section, one of the mods will usually spot it and move it. Members are welcome to send a PM if we don't notice it.