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A user reported their post was deleted for being a duplicate but did not receive a link to the original post. Other users suggested checking "Forums -> Watched Threads" or "My PF -> Your content" to locate the original. The discussion also touched on the limitations of search functions, noting that SQL-like search access is generally not provided due to security concerns. The forum's search feature does offer various options for refining searches. Overall, users emphasized the importance of utilizing the existing search tools to find duplicate content.
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You can find it via "Forums -> Watched Threads" or "My PF -> Your content". You can also use the search function, or click on the post counter in one of your posts to search for all your posts.
 
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mfb said:
This one?
You can find it via "Forums -> Watched Threads" or "My PF -> Your content". You can also use the search function, or click on the post counter in one of your posts to search for all your posts.
Thanks. Do you have dynamic sql -like search, or do you disallow it to avoid injection issues?
 
I'm not aware of any forum that gives you SQL-like search access, it would be a nightmare to make that secure. The search function has various options to refine searches.
 
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