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LandyAndy · 16 May 2018 at 9:06AM

AnotherJoe wrote: »

Pippinh maybe you don't realise but its regarded as a Very Bad Thing on all Internet forums, not just this one, to remove your post just because the questions been answered. Because someone else with the same question ina few weeks or months time won't be able to find this question, and benefit from the answers

They registered yesterday, asked the question, got an answer, deleted the post, and immediately logged out.

I doubt we will see them again.

AdrianC · 16 May 2018 at 9:17AM

Smodlet wrote: »

All very well for those as clever as you, davidmcn, who know what that is and how to do it. Unfortunately, I do not number among such (:o) but thank you.

The simplest way is to google for site:moneysavingexpert.com "<significant part of thread title>" - the first bit of that restricts results to this site. Then, when you find the thread you're after in the results, click the green drop-down arrow next to the URL, and select "cached".

pippinh · 16 May 2018 at 8:02PM

sorry guys I was unable to delete the thread - my friend actually asked me to try and delete it, she's a bit terrified over the who situ! I will edit it again to show the original post !

pippinh · 16 May 2018 at 8:04PM

I said thanks and edited the main post because I was unable to delete the post entirely. Just looking at the comments now - blimey Charlie I've offended people??? What the.....

pippinh · 16 May 2018 at 8:08PM

Hi LandyAndy - I'm still here - I've been at work today sorry about that!

I've also re-edited the post to show the original text. I always feel bad if I think I have offended people but your words have baffled me - we won't be seeing them again?

I won't say anymore. Thanks to all who originally provided advice for me to pass on to my pal x

elsien · 16 May 2018 at 8:31PM

If you want the whole thread deleted because your friend is concerned about her privacy then contact the forum team. They have the option of deleting if the reason is valid.

Just for info, there's a bit of a history of new posters popping up and then deleting. Some seem to be making up scenarios for their own purpose, and others strop off out when they don't get the answers they want to hear. You seem to have inadvertently triggered people's scepticism due to this - don't take it personally.

pippinh · 16 May 2018 at 8:43PM

Thanks Elsien - had a killer of a day at work and had tea, sat down, logged on and I admittedly felt shocked haha - I should have read the rules BEFORE posting!

I've re-edited the original post now so hopefully people may find the advice people have given useful, in future

xx

dunroving · 17 May 2018 at 9:18AM

pippinh wrote: »

I said thanks and edited the main post because I was unable to delete the post entirely. Just looking at the comments now - blimey Charlie I've offended people??? What the.....

Good on you for reinstating the original post. As others have said, it can be quite miffing when threads, or parts of threads, are deleted after people have given of their free time to provide helpful answers and advice. As someone pointed out, the advice is also helpful for other people who search the forum at a later date, not just for the OP.

You/your friend should be careful about putting any identifying information on public forums. From re-reading the thread contents, I don't think there is any danger of that in this thread (i.e., you haven't given any details that would link back to your friend, and she won't be the only person in the country who is in this position).

Stick around - this forum is a good place for advice and information, once you have figured out how it all works!

pippinh · 17 May 2018 at 9:25PM

Cheers Dunroving xx

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