Reason for deleting this message ?

[Newai]

Reason for deleting this message ?

When we delete a reply, we are given an option to provide that bit of information. Is there any reason why we'd explain the reason when the message is going to be deleted? Or can mods maybe see deleted posts?

 

[DaveC426913]

Correct.

 

[Redbelly98]

When we delete a reply, we are given an option to provide that bit of information. Is there any reason why we'd explain the reason when the message is going to be deleted? Or can mods maybe see deleted posts?

Yes, exactly. The reason is effectively a note to the mods, that only they (and not other members) can read. Providing it could be considered a courtesy, not a requirement.

 

[Newai]

Okay then. Thanks.

 

[Fredrik]

Hey...if I delete a message, it's because I wrote something really, really stupid , and I don't want want anyone to read it. Can moderators read the deleted messages (or just see that there was a message there and the reason for deletion)? If yes, can I prevent them from doing so by first editing out the text (replacing it with the minimum 4 characters), save the changes, and then delete the message? Or is every edit saved?

 

[Redbelly98]

Mentors can see deleted messages, but we can't read previous versions of an edited message.

 

[Evo]

Mentors can see deleted messages, but we can't read previous versions of an edited message.

Unless we've already saved them.

 

[Fredrik]

Thanks for clearing that up. Now I know what to do the next time I realize that I have completely misunderstood the question I just answered, or just said something really, really dumb.

 

[dlgoff]

Thanks for clearing that up. Now I know what to do the next time I realize that I have completely misunderstood the question I just answered, or just said something really, really dumb.

You think you're faster than Evo?

Unless we've already saved them.