How Do I Delete My Posted Threads on This Site?

Thread starter Angelino10
Start date Oct 8, 2013

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Users can delete their own posts but cannot delete entire threads on the site. To request the deletion or editing of a thread, users must submit a detailed report to the Mentors. The Mentors will review the request based on the provided justification. This process ensures that thread management is handled appropriately. Overall, direct deletion of threads by users is not permitted.

Oct 8, 2013

Angelino10

A simple question, but I can't seem to find it anywhere on this site..

How do I delete my posted threads?

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Oct 8, 2013

Enigman

You can delete posts(only your own) but no, you can't delete threads.

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Oct 8, 2013

Ryan_m_b

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If you make a report describing, in detail, why you think the thread should be deleted or edited then the mentors will consider it.

Oct 8, 2013

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This is being handled by the Mentors.

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