Don't quote me...

[Based on Faith Academy]

I have seen that statement many times over the years from people. They say don't quote me, I may decide to delete this. I didn't know that it is that easy to get a thread deleted. I am just curious though, what does one have to do with the other in regards to whether it makes a difference if someone quotes you or not. Just wondering...

[UmMusa]

Hi,

I think they're going to delete that reply rather than the whole thread. If others quote them in the thread, then it won't matter that they deleted the first post. I don't think you can delete a whole thread without some moderator help.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Most of the time they are not getting the entire thread deleted. They are just coming back later and are editing their post to say something like "nm".

[Seasider]

FWIW, it's generally considered bad internet etiquette to delete your posts, because it turns a complete conversation into Swiss cheese.

 

However, a forum like this is sometimes the only place a person has to bounce reactions to certain circumstances, and/or the only "safe" place to ask for advice on an issue they'd otherwise not like to make public. In that case, deleting later keeps the information from embarrassing a third party, or its being used against the OP by a non-forum member who comes across the post (ie, that personality disordered in-law who trolls sites frequented by other family members, or that divorce attorney gathering tidbits for his client's case).

[Based on Faith Academy]

Oh ok thanks!!