Deleting Posts

[Anonymous]

Why is it that sometimes we can delete our posts and sometimes we can't? The "delete post" at the bottom of the reply box is not always there.

[Griffin 1]

The delete box times out, after about half an hour, I think.

[Gandalf]

The delete box is only available when you are logged in with the same name you used to post the message.

[Griffin 1]

This was also discussed in the "Ability to delete posts" thread. In one of my posts, the delete button was still available after 24 minutes, but not after 47 minutes.

[Pseudolus]

Who (besides the Board Lords) can delete a post by an unregistered Anonymous? Anyone? No one? I almost tried it when this post first showed up, but thought that might be seen as rude.

[Anonymous]

deletion test

[Pseudolus]

It seems that the correct answer is "No one".

[Traci]

Moderators can delete, edit or move any posts any time.

I thought that you could delete or edit your own posts (logged in under the same username)any time. I'm not sure about the time-out though.

You cannot delete or edit anyone else's posts.

[Flora]

I thought someone in the other thread determined that you could no longer delete if a certain number of respondents had posted after you.

[The Mister]

<font size=2>Yes, but I was wrong. I had suggested that as a possible explanation to the problem, but it turns out to be time-related instead.