Why Was My Post Removed from the Forum?

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symbolipoint said:
No. We apparently do not have the option of deleting our post, but we have the option to edit our post; so I did that (edited the post).
I have deleted posts before. If I have made a big mistake or another poster replied before me with the same information and I did not spot it. As you long as you give a reason for deleting.
 
symbolipoint said:
No. We apparently do not have the option of deleting our post, but we have the option to edit our post; so I did that (edited the post).
First posts cannot be deleted. If it is a reply somewhere in the thread, that can be deleted.

Generally if I have to delete the OP (and, hence, the thread itself), I post, in giant size, a notice at the beginning of the OP:

Do NOT reply to this thread! Deletion has been requested.

And then report the OP and request a deletion. This way, you can also save the time of others.
 
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pinball1970 said:
As you long as you give a reason for deleting.
Giving a reason is optional. If the mods find something sus, they will contact you asking for a reason, and restore the post if necessary for thread continuity.
 
If someone removes, by deleting or editing out, a legitimate post (sometimes happens in HH), please report it so we can undo the edit/deletion.
 
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