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A thread for deleted threads

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RiaOverTheRainbow · 14/10/2013 20:11

Would it be useful to have a sticky thread where MNHQ post the titles of recently deleted threads? Possibly along with the deletion message. I can't be the only one to have had a thread saved for later only to find it's vanished and be dying to know why. Maybe it could be locked so only MNHQ could post (to avoid reigniting the bunfight) and it would hopefully cut down on threads about threads.

KateSMumsnet · 15/10/2013 13:15

Hullo Ria

We can understand it must be a bit frustrating to find that a thread has gone poof without you knowing.

We always post to explain why we're deleting a thread before zapping, and we try to leave this message as long as feasibly possible, but sometimes time is of the essence Wink Likewise, in our deletion message, we'll let you know why it was removed.

We'll certainly consider your suggestion, but at the moment it seems to us that having a thread devoted wholly to previously deleted threads will just encourage speculation and re-hashing of threads that were deleted for a reason, not to mention be a HUGE deviation from our no threads about a thread rule Smile

However, if you go into your Threads I'm On (at the top of any talk thread), it will show the deletion message, should a thread be deleted. Will double check whether this appears for Threads I'm Watching too.

If you're ever worried about why a thread disappeared, you're very welcome to have a quiet word in our ear via [email protected]. Although we won't be able disclose a huge amount of info, it's preferable to asking on the boards, as you can avoid straying into thread about a thread regions Smile

Hope this makes sense - sorry the essay of a post!

KateSMumsnet · 15/10/2013 13:36

Deffo worth discussing Ria

Does the deletion message not appear on Threads I'm Watching? D'you think it would be useful if it did?

KateSMumsnet · 15/10/2013 16:54

@gobbymare

How long does it take for a thread to be deleted ? and do you let the OP know as I have started a thread but cut and pasted it from a letter I wanted advice on and left names in it so I reported it a few hours ago but no word what has happened and I am new so not sure how it all works ?

We try to get to respond to reports as quickly as we can - usually within a day. And yes, if you've asked for a thread to be removed, we'll let you know if we've done it.

Thanks for the feedback regarding Threads I'm Watching, will pass it on and see what we can do.

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