Deleting Posts: How to Remove Your Own Posts on a Forum

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Members can delete their posts on a forum if there are no replies, but the process may vary. To remove a post, users can click the Report button and request deletion from the Mentors. However, there is a risk of receiving an infraction for making such requests. It's important to understand the forum's specific rules regarding post deletion. Overall, users should be cautious when attempting to delete their posts.
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In cases where a member wishes to delete a post and there are no replies to it, it would be good if the member could delete it

Is this possible? ... how?

Peter
 
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Math Amateur said:
In cases where a member wishes to delete a post and there are no replies to it, it would be good if the member could delete it

Is this possible? ... how?

Peter

If there are no replies, just click the Report button and ask the Mentors to delete the post.
 
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Just note if you are unlucky you can get infracted for that :devil:
 

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