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Original poster

Can you tell me what the score is with posting a thread and saying you're only wanting it up for a while then you're going to get it deleted?

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mathsgsceresit · 07/09/2014 16:53

Just I was posting on a thread which has now been deleted or hidden until the MN team can take a look at it.

I have no issue with the OP of the thread (just to make that clear!) but they said from the get go that they were going to put the thread up just for a short time and then get it deleted.

I didn't think that was really how it was supposed to work?

Is it possible to get some clarification on this?

Thanks.

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OwlCapone · 07/09/2014 17:21

MNHQ have never deleted threads at the OPS request unless there were real privacy issues.

I think "privacy issues" is pretty vague and easy to claim as being the problem with a thread though.

I think people should have the sense to think about whether it's a good idea to post on a public forum before starting a thread. I agree that starting a thread with the intention of getting it deleted is not on really.

walkonthewildside · 07/09/2014 17:17

MNHQ have never deleted threads at the OPS request unless there were real privacy issues.

Maybe they have changed their deletion policy now and you only have to ask and they delete your thread?

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mathsgsceresit · 07/09/2014 17:11

Latte - in the guidelines it says that a thread won't be deleted at the OP's request. That's my query. Because it seems to me that threads are deleted at the OP's request and I'd like that clarified. Because if that is the case, then there's a thread I'd love to start if I could be sure that HQ would pull it if I asked them to.

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mathsgsceresit · 07/09/2014 17:10

MrsHathaway - the thing is, the thread was useful and it made me realise that I hadn't worked out in my head as much as I needed to what I'd do in a similar situation, but it was the statement at the beginning of "I'll put this up for a few hours and then get it deleted" that I am querying.

I don't think that is really how it's supposed to work - and if the practicality is that a thread is deleted when the OP asks then that should be stated in the guidelines is really all I am saying.

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LatteLoverLovesLattes · 07/09/2014 17:05

What difference does it make to you?

The OP wanted some opinions on a family situation and she didn't want the thread to stay there in case other family members saw it. I don't see the problem, it was very clear in her OP. If you can't accept that, don't post on it?!

As for others getting pulled when the thread doesn't go their way, yeah, it's a bit annoying sometimes if you are in the middle of a discussion/debate... but really, 'so what'?

Why do you feel your posts are so important they have to stay there forever more?

Why shouldn't MN pull threads if the OP has asked them to? It's their website.

MrsHathaway · 07/09/2014 17:03

I know the thread you mean and it annoyed me.

Once you post, it's entirely up to MN whether it stands or not - it's not your FB page. If you're worried about other people's seeing it, post in OTBT or 30 Days. Or, hey, don't put it on a public forum in an identifiable form.

I had a malicious moment thinking "actually this discussion is jolly interesting and could apply to multiple situations - I hope MNHQ refuses to delete". More charitably it could be redacted - that's certainly happened before.

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mathsgsceresit · 07/09/2014 16:57

Well, the thread I@m referring to was up for only a few hours was the intention.

I've been on a few threads which the OP has stated will be deleted and it is annoying when you've bothered to reply. I did look up the talk guidelines, which say they won't delete whole threads, but it seems that it may not be what's said in the guidelines, but that's actually what is happening in practice?

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TrixieLunamoon · 07/09/2014 16:55

Isn't that what the 30 days only topic is for?