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Deleting own posts #1 (permalink) Mon Aug 21, 2006 20:23 pm   Deleting own posts
 

Hi, Slava! I know that the members of the forum(not taking into consideration the moderators that have the authority to delete not only their posts) have the right to remove their own posts only in case when none answered after them. The members are deprived of the right to delete their posts that are ,for example, in the middle of the thread. Why so? Recently I've posted two partly identical posts by chance where the first one was to be deleted. I had to delete my last message then introduce some amendments into the first one.
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How to delete posts #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 21, 2006 20:56 pm   How to delete posts
 

Hi Pam,

That's a very good question, we have to make various changes to the forum and we will check into the deleting issue too.
Thank you for notifying us.
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How to delete posts #3 (permalink) Mon Aug 21, 2006 21:08 pm   How to delete posts
 

Hi Slava,

Do you think it’s necessary – to give all users the function 'to delete owns post' – without leaving a trace?
Would it be good if one user in discussion can delete all previous posts in the thread, leaving opponents stupidly crying in the air? :)

If some post were sent by mistakes, usually (at most forums) it’s enough to ask moderators privately to delete the wrong post. Giving the link.

But, as the problem of 'double' posts is quite common, users usually just edit such messages, writing [deleted]. It's clear.

Of course, it’s up to you and you decide…

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Deleting own posts #4 (permalink) Mon Aug 21, 2006 21:20 pm   Deleting own posts
 

Hi, Tamara! Your viewpoint has reasonable grounds. But there are cases when some posts are incorrect and their removal cannot impact on the line of the thread.I raised this question in order to delete partly identical posts, that's all. There are also cases when you cannot delete two identical posts because of the post placed after your messages. In this case you have to ask a moderator to delete the unnecessary one.
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Deleting own posts #5 (permalink) Mon Aug 21, 2006 23:49 pm   Deleting own posts
 

Hi, Pamela :)
I understand.
I only tried to point out that some powerful functions (like deleting posts from the middle of an alive thread) require from users quite a high level of attention and self-discipline.

Without doubt, for you – personally - such a function would be good. But not generally - that's just my personal opinion.

Besides that, when buttons 'delete' and 'quote' are so close (and on the same side of the window), they often tend to be mixed up…

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Deleting own posts #6 (permalink) Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:44 am   Deleting own posts
 

Tamara wrote:

Without doubt, for you – personally - such a function would be good.
Tamara


Thanks, Tamara :D
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Deleting own posts #7 (permalink) Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:56 am   Deleting own posts
 

Oh, my god… Pamela, what other meaning did you (want to) see in my poor and plain English?
Would you like me to delete my post(s)? :lol:
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Deleting own posts #8 (permalink) Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:25 am   Deleting own posts
 

Tamara wrote:
Besides that, when buttons 'delete' and 'quote' are so close (and on the same side of the window), they often tend to be mixed up…
Tamara

That's why the system asks if you really want to delete that post and only after you hit the yes button the action is carried out.

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Deleting own posts #9 (permalink) Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:52 am   Deleting own posts
 

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That's why the system asks if you really want to delete that post and only after you hit the yes button the action is carried out.

You are right.
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Why can't I delete my post? #10 (permalink) Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:24 am   Why can't I delete my post?
 

Hello Torsten,

Why can't I delete my post on writing skill?

If so, please delete my writing skill because I want to post other topic.

Thanks for the help.
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Deleting own posts #11 (permalink) Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:01 pm   Deleting own posts
 

Hi Rosario,

You can edit your existing messages or simply post a new one.

Thank you.
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Deleting own posts #12 (permalink) Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:23 pm   Deleting own posts
 

Hello Rosario,

Do you mean How can I improve my writing skills?

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Deleting own posts #13 (permalink) Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:41 am   Deleting own posts
 

Hello Slava,

Yes, I want to delete this post at "How Can I Improve my Writing Skill".
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.

Hello Torsten,
Thanks for chance to post my writing skill here. Please correct my grammar and sentence.
This is my translation from newspaper in local language to English for my boss. So, I use camouflage names for countries and name. I hope you understand it.
Thanks a lot for the help.

X (Country) Support Improving Y(Country) Economic

X Ambassador for Y, A said, X government has commitment supporting economic development Y. A said at the X anniversary at X Embassy, Saturday (01/01).
“About development which X offered opportunities to whole country in the world included Y, which want accepted our support for social development.” Said Ambassador A.
He adds, X will continue supporting Y, their participation in the international world is creating good relationship with other country. He explains that X economic development running fast in the technology area and development.
At the same place, Minister Y congratulates X government and population who celebrate the 3 independent day that will strengthen relationship between 2 countries in the future. Besides Minister Y said grateful for the X government which built schools, and others support.
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Deleting own posts #14 (permalink) Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:10 am   Deleting own posts
 

Hello Rosario,

please check this page http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic3232-225.html

Many thanks
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