How to delete a thread that I started
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How to delete a thread that I started
Is it possible to delete a thread that I started, perhaps by simply deleting the first post? If so, please help me figure out how to do so; when I go to edit my thread, I do not find an option to delete my post, as I normally would.
I was under the impression that it was possible to delete one's own thread - and indeed, recall a heated discussion a couple of years ago after some posters were unhappy that the OP deleted the entire thread. With that, I started a 'dummy' thread to learn how to post a poll.
This is the thread I would like to delete: https://www.bikeforums.net/living-ca...7403-test.html
I was under the impression that it was possible to delete one's own thread - and indeed, recall a heated discussion a couple of years ago after some posters were unhappy that the OP deleted the entire thread. With that, I started a 'dummy' thread to learn how to post a poll.
This is the thread I would like to delete: https://www.bikeforums.net/living-ca...7403-test.html
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Delete this Message
To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button.Note: deleting this message will result in the deletion of the entire thread because this is the first post in the thread.Deletion Options
Do Not Delete Message Delete Message Send this user a private message to let them know a reason for the deletion
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It is my understanding and experience that you, as OP can delete the first post in your thread and it will automatically delete the entire thread. I've done it many times. It might be broken though. Hope this helps.
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Still cannot find the delete option. Here is what I'm seeing (there is nothing helpful when I go to the advanced option):
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This was my understanding as well (and I would not have done a dumb test thread had I believed otherwise). Hopefully some mods/admin folk will be able to explain if something has changed.
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It's weird that the 'delete' button is not appearing for the thread I started (as in post #4 .) I tried opening the forum in both Google Chrome and Internet Explorer (as well as the usual Firefox), and still no love.
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Click the Edit button.
Click Delete.
This message will come up in a grey area underneath the message:
To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button.
Note: deleting this message will result in the deletion of the entire thread because this is the first post in the thread.
Underneath that area Delete Options.
Select Delete Message.
In the bottom right corner of the grey area is a button that says, Delete This Message. Click that and it's gone.
I just created and deleted two threads following these steps.
Click Delete.
This message will come up in a grey area underneath the message:
To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button.
Note: deleting this message will result in the deletion of the entire thread because this is the first post in the thread.
Underneath that area Delete Options.
Select Delete Message.
In the bottom right corner of the grey area is a button that says, Delete This Message. Click that and it's gone.
I just created and deleted two threads following these steps.
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Click Edit.
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I'll give you the standard IT answer then ... have you deleted your cookies, history, etc. recently? If not it might be time to do that, and then reboot.
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I knew that was coming! I cleared cookies/history/temp files and rebooted, and the result was the same. I also tried using the desktop site on my mobile device. Now this is bothering me because I generally get on well with computers and software.
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That was something else I wondered about.
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Only Mods should be able to delete threads.
Why allow for the possibility of other people's sometimes valuable info, to be wiped out of existence for God knows what reason(s).
An OP editing his OP post to a "." should be enough.
Why allow for the possibility of other people's sometimes valuable info, to be wiped out of existence for God knows what reason(s).
An OP editing his OP post to a "." should be enough.
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I have previously posted about such a heated discussion on this Living Car Free Forum, maybe the same one:
You're right, I did start a thread like that.
You're also right that you could not find it.
I deleted it. .
You're also right that you could not find it.
I deleted it. .
I contributed to that thread, my thoughts and ideas that I took some time to type out. How dare you delete the thread without permission of those who contributed?
I think this is outrageous. You have no right! How were you able to even do that?
I think this is outrageous. You have no right! How were you able to even do that?
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Just yesterday, I posted to @wipekitty's preliminary thread to this one, on the Living Car Free Forum: Follow my first link for further discussion.
I honestly have no strong opinions on whether OPs should be allowed to delete their threads. I lean toward yes; but my general attitude is that if I start a thread, I have some kind of obligation to check in on it and keep it on track. Others might think that is a job solely for the mods.
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Just yesterday, I posted to @wipekitty's preliminary thread to this one, on the Living Car Free Forum:…
Follow my first link for further discussion.
Follow my first link for further discussion.
That is precisely the 'heated discussion to which I was referring.
I honestly have my general attitude is that if I start a thread, I have some kind of obligation to check in on it and keep it on track no strong opinions on whether OPs should be allowed to delete their threads. I lean toward yes; but. Others might think that is a job solely for the mods.
I honestly have my general attitude is that if I start a thread, I have some kind of obligation to check in on it and keep it on track no strong opinions on whether OPs should be allowed to delete their threads. I lean toward yes; but. Others might think that is a job solely for the mods.
I think the Moderators provide a generally recognized sensibility beyond an OP’s personal standards.
Besides, any and all posts keep a thread alive (except those that cause it to be closed):
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