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Why do I have to tell the reason
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Kool_Kool
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I wanted to delete a post I made because I think it is pointless and it asks me to put the reason for deletion, I know I don't have to put it, but can someone tell me why it asks? I mean, who's gonna know the reason if it's deleted anyway? That got me curious really.
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its part of the forum software
think its aimed more for admin to keep a log if they delete posts as to why0 -
You can leave it blank...
No reason required... 
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I can see the 'Reason' messages on forums I'm a guide on.
Deleted posts look like this:
It helps if I can see why a post was deleted and decide if I actually want to see the deleted post (by clicking 'View Post'
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As sra has demonstrated, when you delete a post on a vBulletin powered forum, then the post is normally "soft deleted".
As far as a normal user is concerned, the post is deleted and gone. But for a Board Guide/Moderator/admin who has the correct permissions on a board, the post is still viewable.
You can always edit a post before you delete it.;)Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
the real question though is....................does it really matter :rolleyes: :rotfl:Savings Total so far for 2023: £8,062.580
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As sra has demonstrated, when you delete a post on a vBulletin powered forum, then the post is normally "soft deleted".
As far as a normal user is concerned, the post is deleted and gone. But for a Board Guide/Moderator/admin who has the correct permissions on a board, the post is still viewable.
You can always edit a post before you delete it.;)
unless they have an edit log 0 -
unless they have an edit log
That feature was only brought in for vBulletin version 3.7 if I remember correctly.
MSE appears to be running 3.6.5.
This mod/hack or a similar one would need to be installed on a board running pre version 3.7 software.
EDIT:
Here: vBulletin 3.7 First Look!Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
ah well i moderate on a forum with the edit log.
great feature showing all edits and has a compare mode to see exactly what was changed0 -
I haven't had to moderate or site admin on a board that has it installed yet.
Does look very useful though.
Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
it is,handy for those forum flame wars that kick off when your in bed and you need to retroactivly deal with posts and deleted posts.
extra handy if members dont know you have an edit log as well 0
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