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Deletions due to being discussed elsewhere

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Coconutspongexo · 15/11/2017 08:38

Hi

I was wondering if this is going to be the case for all posts now? Can they be deleted just because they’re discussed elsewhere?

It’s a public forum of course all posts might be discussed elsewhere, that’s the risk you take when you post online.

Why doesn’t this happen when people’s threads end up on Facebook/twitter pages dedicated to slating MN users? Not to mention the scummy journos who lift entire threads on here but MNHQ are happy to keep them?

I thought you didn’t delete threads unless against guidelines etc? Is this going to be a new guideline? Must not be discussed on certain forums?

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RandomDreams · 16/11/2017 07:36

They really have no reading comprehension skills over at the other place.

There's yet another thread over there where made up bollocks is being posted.

I must admit though, I am enjoying the squirming.

Coconutspongexo · 16/11/2017 07:36

9 times out of 10 threads off her are linked and then stashed so the majority of the time people can see if it’s true.

I think only one person on the Reddit Is comfortable with the whole mis interpretation of the thread as she’s been asked to edit it by the mods and other posters and she doesn’t want to - no one can force her.

I think the lesson to be learnt is only divulge so much information online no one has a clue who is reading what you post.

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RandomDreams · 16/11/2017 07:42

I think the lesson to be learnt is only divulge so much information online no one has a clue who is reading what you post.

That doesn't stop people from making up bollocks and deliberately misinterpreting what posters have said though does it?

exLtEveDallas · 16/11/2017 07:43

9 times out of 10 threads off her are linked and then stashed so the majority of the time people can see if it’s true

Isnt stash relatively new? It wasn’t there when I was I don’t think.

Coconutspongexo · 16/11/2017 07:46

On the actual thread posted on here on Tuesday or whenever it was I misinterpreted the thread.

I asked something like ‘is no one concerned about the student? Are they not vulnerable?’ (Unaware of the age group)

I wouldn’t have known it wasn’t someone underage if it wasn’t for that Reddit group.

I did apologise to OP on that thread too but it was deleted not long after. People misinterpret stuff on here all the time and make wild assumptions.

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Coconutspongexo · 16/11/2017 07:47

Ex I think it’s been around about 2 months? Not sure.

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Weebo · 16/11/2017 08:04

Sigh.

Trolls should really look up the definition of doxxing before making up their latest instalments.

Is anyone still being suckered in by all of this?

Weebo · 16/11/2017 08:05

I don't mean you btw Dipping.

In case it reads that way.

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 16/11/2017 08:08

a complete lie, posted on Reddit, accepted by the thickos over there. It is amazing how grown adults can just believe what they read.

Youve just been telling us about people lying and trolls and people not being what they seem

Ive only got you saying that you havent got eleventy billion names and arent downvoting

Maybe you are lying?

Maybe i need a tin foil hat Sad would greaseproof paper do?

Battleax · 16/11/2017 08:09

Weeb you know to 99% of us it looks like you're talking madly to yourself about things only you can see?

Are you tag teaming with face?

Weebo · 16/11/2017 08:12

Of course I know that Battle. I joked about it up thread.

And no I'm not er... tag teaming with anyone. I don't need too.

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 16/11/2017 08:12

hough I do understand that it can be very confusing. Especially if you are thick. Or gullible

I am rubbish at spotting trolls, it doesn't make me thick or gullible

DixieNormas · 16/11/2017 08:20

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LineysRum · 16/11/2017 08:21

This is just like that T.V. programme, the one where they all wander about for ages trying to work out what's going on and who's in charge and it turns out they all don't even exist. No, not the Apprentice, the other one.

Battleax · 16/11/2017 08:23

Quantum Leap?

CoteDAzur · 16/11/2017 08:24

Lost? Grin

LineysRum · 16/11/2017 08:26

Yeah, Lost. I never watched Quantum Leap. I'm into sci fi in a big way, though. It comforts me in these dislocating times.

CoteDAzur · 16/11/2017 08:28

I’ve always been into SF, too. Come over to the 50-Book Chalkenge thread if you want to trade some recommendations Smile

Battleax · 16/11/2017 08:34

I feel a bit like this thread is Lost Sad

DixieNormas · 16/11/2017 09:04

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LineysRum · 16/11/2017 09:08

Or dead. Or something. Or written by writers who hadn't properly thought the ending through.

Weebo · 16/11/2017 09:14

DH was a huge Lost fan and I'm not sure even he knows what happened in the end.

I thought it was all a dream?

I only watched it to shout 'POLAR BEAR!' randomly and annoy him.

SoupDragon · 16/11/2017 09:23

I never got all the way to the end of Lost and I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.

sandymumsnet · 16/11/2017 09:31

Morning everyone,

We've had a ton of reports about this thread, thanks to everyone who took the time to report - we will get to them all shortly, please do bear with. Meanwhile, we're going to lock this thread and take a good look before we decide on the best action. Many thanks.

sandymumsnet · 16/11/2017 13:09

Afternoon folks, and thanks again to those who reported- we'll be getting back to you shortly. While we appreciate the strength of feeling on this thread, it has digressed quite some way from the OP... We're unlocking it for now, but we will zap if it becomes an out and out bunfight.