Deleting your posts - Guild Wars Forums

Arduin · Apr 16, 2007, 10:28 AM // 10:28

If you decide to delete one of your posts (because of double-post or something), will this post still be visible for other people or will it simple vanish?

I noticed the text of a lot of double posts of other users simply bearing the text 'sry double post' or something without actually deleting the post. Or did these users only edit the post, and not deleting them?

Tnx in advance,

Arduinna

Mournblade · Apr 16, 2007, 12:42 PM // 12:42

Once you delete your post, only moderators can see them (more like a tag to let them know something was there if they want to look at it). Many people don't know you can delete your own posts, or don't know how. (or can't be bothered? lol)

Arduin · Apr 16, 2007, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Thanks for explaining, Mournblade.

Hell Raiser · Apr 16, 2007, 02:31 PM // 14:31

I believe Mournblade is correct. Also, allowing mods to see the posts could also be so you can't bump a thread, delete your post, and bump it again.

EDIT: Also, I don't think people realize there is a little "Delete" button you can use...

Mournblade · Apr 16, 2007, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Well, part of the fuss is that the Delete button isn't obvious. You have to Edit your post, THEN choose delete.

And yes, thats one very good reason why Mods can see deleted posts. There is even an option to allow Mods to see your IP address, so they know if you make a duplicate account to fake-inflate auction bids and other nasty business like that. =)

Apr 16, 2007, 10:28 AM // 10:28	#1
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Deleting your posts If you decide to delete one of your posts (because of double-post or something), will this post still be visible for other people or will it simple vanish? I noticed the text of a lot of double posts of other users simply bearing the text 'sry double post' or something without actually deleting the post. Or did these users only edit the post, and not deleting them? Tnx in advance, Arduinna

Apr 16, 2007, 12:42 PM // 12:42	#2
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	Once you delete your post, only moderators can see them (more like a tag to let them know something was there if they want to look at it). Many people don't know you can delete your own posts, or don't know how. (or can't be bothered? lol)

Apr 16, 2007, 02:24 PM // 14:24	#3
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Thanks for explaining, Mournblade.

Apr 16, 2007, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#4
Hell Raiser Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: [PHNX] Profession: Mo/	I believe Mournblade is correct. Also, allowing mods to see the posts could also be so you can't bump a thread, delete your post, and bump it again. EDIT: Also, I don't think people realize there is a little "Delete" button you can use...

Apr 16, 2007, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#5
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	Well, part of the fuss is that the Delete button isn't obvious. You have to Edit your post, THEN choose delete. And yes, thats one very good reason why Mods can see deleted posts. There is even an option to allow Mods to see your IP address, so they know if you make a duplicate account to fake-inflate auction bids and other nasty business like that. =)