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Original poster

Can we have a topic telling us why threads have been deleted?

29 replies

BecauseImWorthIt · 19/09/2011 14:34

I reported a poster/thread yesterday, and assume that my suspicions were correct, as the thread appears to have been deleted.

But it would be good to know for definite what's happened/why it was deleted.

What do you reckon?

OP posts:
CaptainNancy · 19/09/2011 14:41

Did you not get an email from HQ? I usually get something from HQ when I've reported a post... it's not always particularly enlightening though... Grin

Original poster
BecauseImWorthIt · 19/09/2011 14:47

I did - but just said they were looking into it/thanks for reporting

OP posts:
TrillianAstra · 19/09/2011 14:49

The Secret Service do not comment on procedure.

Is what you're going to get

MNHQ
OliviaMumsnet · 19/09/2011 20:34

Grin at Trillian

Tee2072 · 19/09/2011 20:36

I just saw that in an episode today! West Wing is fab background 'music' for a big pre-move clear out!!

Original poster
BecauseImWorthIt · 19/09/2011 21:48

But I want to knoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

OP posts:
CaptainNancy · 19/09/2011 23:07

So do I now, bah!

PelvicFloorsOfSteel · 19/09/2011 23:11

It might stop some of the endless rehashing and speculation. Whenever an exciting thread gets deleted there then tend to be 4 or 5 threads discussing it which also get deleted and then a few 'whatever happened to the thread?' or 'whatever happened to the thread about the thread?' threads. Although you'd probably still get a few of these but at least they'd be swiftly answered with a 'look at the deleted threads topic'.

ParceQueJeLeVauxBien · 20/09/2011 09:24

I agree.

So it is a good idea, isn't it?!

ParceQueJeLeVauxBien · 20/09/2011 09:25

Sorry, it is BIWI here with my beret on. Not trying to do any sock puppetry, before MNHQ bans me!

Maryz · 20/09/2011 11:13

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GrimmaTheNome · 20/09/2011 11:19

Alternative idea - the thread shouldn't be obliterated, but all posts replaced by one message from MNHQ saying its been deleted and why. It should probably disappear from the listings, only be accessible if you use 'I'm on' or 'I'm watching'

GrimmaTheNome · 20/09/2011 11:20

Obviously, in either the OPs suggestion or mine, only MNHQ could post to the thread.

Maryz · 20/09/2011 11:25

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MrsDistinctlyMintyMonetarism · 20/09/2011 11:42

So do other people get responses from MNHQ when they report stuff then?

I've reported 3 or 4 things in my time and never had a response to my reports. Humph.

(think I'll go and eat worms) Sad

ParceQueJeLeVauxBien · 20/09/2011 11:43

I can't remember now, Maryz. Blush

I know I did report it but never heard about the outcome from MNHQ.

Maryz · 20/09/2011 13:01

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Honeydragon · 20/09/2011 13:08

Noooooooooooooooooo! I couldn't handle the mortification Blush. I had to report two of my own threads once due to cock ups I do not want to regularly see a blue box stating

Thread 349653 has been deleted. This was due to Honeydragon acknowledging she is a dopey twat. We concurred that Honeydragon is indeed a dopey twat and deleted it. You haven't missed anything as Honeydragon is rather dim and can be witnessed doing so across the boards.

MNHQ

Why? Why, would you do that me?

DreamsOfSteam · 20/09/2011 13:22

did Rhubarb0's thread about the PM just get deleted? I just reading it and now cant find it

Honeydragon · 20/09/2011 13:39

yup, helen posted and said it would be dealt with off board

DreamsOfSteam · 20/09/2011 13:48

ah, I see. I hope they are banning the offending poster. I would be very upset to be sent a message like that. Hope Rhubarb0 is okay.

AbsDuWolef · 20/09/2011 13:54

I like the idea of letting us know why so we can rubberneck to our heart's content

TrillianAstra · 20/09/2011 19:15

:o at Honeydragon

Maryz · 20/09/2011 19:56

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Honeydragon · 20/09/2011 20:50

a multitude of yes's would henceforth appear

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