Bug Unusual Activity on Addition Reaction Thread - Physics Forums

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There was an unusual issue with the Addition Reaction thread on Physics Forums, where users noticed the absence of a report button and a missing post. This led to speculation about a potential forum glitch. The original poster confirmed they deleted the thread due to its empty content. The discussion highlights the importance of proper forum functionality for user reporting. Overall, the incident underscores the need for technical checks in online community platforms.
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I would normally click report on a post like this, but there is no report button (nor anything else):
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/addition-reaction.873062/
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Is this just me, or did something weird happen with the thread?
 
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Looks like a forum glitch. I've deleted it now. Thanks :smile:
 
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It didn't have a post in it for some reason, and the report button only works for posts.
 

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