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How Quickly do mods delete reported posts

JasonI
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I am new to this site, and I accidently posted something that had personel information. Unlike any other threads, you cannot delete or edit your posts if you are new, which is really frustrating because I am sure I am not the first person to do this. I have reported the posts, but still on there. Now I am stressed because they could be on there until tomorrow. I know its my fault, but normally, how long does it take mods to delete reported posts?

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  • cymruchris
    cymruchris Posts: 5,521 Forumite
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    It depends on the time of day - if it's UK office working hours - it's fairly quick. If it's out of hours it can be slower.

  • JasonI
    JasonI Posts: 36 Forumite
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    Its really frustrating because surely they know that some people on here will make mistakes and need to edit their post. Be it personel information or something else. NOw i have to wait until tomorrow with all my personel information on a thread, which is worrying. I know its my fault, but never been on a forum where you cannot edit your own threads if you are new.

  • Sea_Shell
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    Ironically, more people will probably go and look at your post now you've highlighted it.

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  • MikeJXE
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    I haven't and I won't

  • JasonI
    JasonI Posts: 36 Forumite
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    You can understand how strefful this is. Sorry, but its a stupid rule you cannot edit your posts if you are new. I am now posting like made hoping I reach the post count so I can edit!

  • Umkomaas
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    I am now posting like made hoping I reach the post count so I can edit!

    Whilst I don't think any member is privy to the specifics of how many posts you require for editing privileges (I've seen fewer than the number you've so far racked up), but I also think duration of membership is a second criterion - and having only been a member for a day or so, you'll likely have to serve a bit more time, so I'd not overtax yourself adding more and more posts and getting no joy in terms of editing privilege.

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  • JasonI
    JasonI Posts: 36 Forumite
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    i think you are right. I think it has to do with the amount of time since you joined the site.

  • sarah1972
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