Appreciate Delete Post key

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Barbara
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Appreciate Delete Post key

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That is a GREAT HELP ! Sometimes one starts a post and then realizes it is in the wrong place or the wrong time or - often for me - the picture for some reason did not transfer over to become visible on the Forum. So it's better to be able to get rid of the post one started but was not successfully carried through.

Before one had to ask a Moderator to remove such a post. Why to bother them for some small thing like this, busy as they are ?

This is a much appreciated improvement.
Thanks !

PS : Maybe it is only for Quick Reply posts ? It would be wonderful if that key could be extended to all posts [ if I am perceiving the situation correctly. ]

If this was not instituted, then --- what about having the Delete Post button added across the board when it's a convenient time for the Admins ?

How does anybody else feel about this ?

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Post by Maria »

Barbara,

There is a huge problem with the DELETE key.

Moderators do not even use it because it causes database problems.
If used by members or mods, the DELETE key can cause the board to go offline.

Thus, sending a moderator a PM or even responding in that post would be best.
Then, the mods can relocate that post or thread in the mod archives, or to another section of the board where it would be welcomed.

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner.

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Oh ! I had no idea. Thanks for letting me know. I thought it was a nice innovation.
I won't use it, then.

Why did the DELETE key become so dangerous ? Is it just here or it is on any Forum ?

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We are not the only board that has that problem.

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner.

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The progress of technology. :ohvey:

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