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lou lou belle
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How do I retract a thread?
how do i retract a thread
Ya can't. Your threads live forever.:wah:
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Betty Boop
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Which thread??
If posted recently you are able to go in and delete it yourself, as long as no one has responded to it.
If posted recently you are able to go in and delete it yourself, as long as no one has responded to it.
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lou lou belle
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Mustang did this for me, I tried and could,nt do it, how do you delete it, Betty?
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Betty Boop
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lou lou belle;1244248 wrote: Mustang did this for me, I tried and could,nt do it, how do you delete it, Betty?
Go back into your post using the 'edit', then 'go advanced' it takes you through it all step by step.
Go back into your post using the 'edit', then 'go advanced' it takes you through it all step by step.
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lou lou belle;1244242 wrote: How do I retract a thread?
Retract - to disavow or take back a previous assertion? Add a post to the thread saying that on second thoughts you're entirely wrong, you apologize for the mistake and hope for forgiveness.
You can delete any post you make, so long as it's no more than a day old. You can't delete anyone else's posts. If the thread consists of nothing but the post or posts you're deleting then it will disappear. If it has posts by other people in it by the time you do your deletes then the thread will remain, minus your posts.
Click "Go Advanced" and it says
To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button.
Deletion Options
Do Not Delete Message
Delete Message
You have to type a "reason for deletion" too or it won't happen.
Retract - to disavow or take back a previous assertion? Add a post to the thread saying that on second thoughts you're entirely wrong, you apologize for the mistake and hope for forgiveness.
You can delete any post you make, so long as it's no more than a day old. You can't delete anyone else's posts. If the thread consists of nothing but the post or posts you're deleting then it will disappear. If it has posts by other people in it by the time you do your deletes then the thread will remain, minus your posts.
Click "Go Advanced" and it says
To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button.
Deletion Options
Do Not Delete Message
Delete Message
You have to type a "reason for deletion" too or it won't happen.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Betty Boop;1244258 wrote: Go back into your post using the 'edit', then 'go advanced' it takes you through it all step by step.
really? -I have tried this before and I couldn't see where it said delete thread?
really? -I have tried this before and I couldn't see where it said delete thread?
Life is just to short for drama.
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Odie;1244282 wrote: really? -I have tried this before and I couldn't see where it said delete thread?
Have you tried it today, following the process that's been described in this thread?
Have you tried it today, following the process that's been described in this thread?
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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spot;1244285 wrote: Have you tried it today, following the process that's been described in this thread?
no, this was quite some time ago, let's give this a try.
no, this was quite some time ago, let's give this a try.
Life is just to short for drama.
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I tried..hit advance, and saw nothing...
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
Life is just to short for drama.
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Betty Boop
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Odie;1244289 wrote: I tried..hit advance, and saw nothing...
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
ooh, you do have the 'go advanced' button though? and usually there you can delete the post??
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
ooh, you do have the 'go advanced' button though? and usually there you can delete the post??
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Odie;1244289 wrote: I tried..hit advance, and saw nothing...
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
You clicked Go Advanced?
Did it not then say "To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button."?
And did you type a "reason for deletion" too, as well as selecting "Delete Message"?
even deleted all of my wording.
so how do I do this?
You clicked Go Advanced?
Did it not then say "To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button."?
And did you type a "reason for deletion" too, as well as selecting "Delete Message"?
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Betty Boop;1244290 wrote: ooh, you do have the 'go advanced' button though? and usually there you can delete the post??
I did hit the 'go advance' button and also did that before Betty.
you try one.
I did hit the 'go advance' button and also did that before Betty.
you try one.
Life is just to short for drama.
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spot;1244291 wrote: You clicked Go Advanced?
Did it not then say "To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button."?
And did you type a "reason for deletion" too, as well as selecting "Delete Message"?
no Spot it doesn't say that at all, just says the normal stuff.
it does say delete this post.....but that's always been there..
as said I have tried before because I put it in the wrong forum category.
so I have asked Betty to try one.
Did it not then say "To delete this message, check the appropriate option below and then click the 'Delete this Message' button."?
And did you type a "reason for deletion" too, as well as selecting "Delete Message"?
no Spot it doesn't say that at all, just says the normal stuff.
it does say delete this post.....but that's always been there..
as said I have tried before because I put it in the wrong forum category.
so I have asked Betty to try one.
Life is just to short for drama.
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Betty Boop
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Odie;1244295 wrote: no Spot it doesn't say that at all, just says the normal stuff.
it does say delete this post.....but that's always been there..
so I have asked Betty to try one.
Trouble is Odie, I am a mod so my settings are different. So will it let you delete the post?
it does say delete this post.....but that's always been there..
so I have asked Betty to try one.
Trouble is Odie, I am a mod so my settings are different. So will it let you delete the post?
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Kathy Ellen
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Odie,
I always thought that you can't delete a thread...just your own posts within the thread...
I always thought that you can't delete a thread...just your own posts within the thread...
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Betty Boop;1244296 wrote: Trouble is Odie, I am a mod so my settings are different. So will it let you delete the post?
no Betty, there is nothing there that says delete post.
no Betty, there is nothing there that says delete post.
Life is just to short for drama.
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Betty Boop
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Kathy Ellen;1244297 wrote: Odie,
I always thought that you can't delete a thread...just your own posts within the thread...
Maybe you are right Kathy and it's my mistake. I thought if you started a thread and as long as no one had responded you could delete the post and hey presto the thread would disappear.
I always thought that you can't delete a thread...just your own posts within the thread...
Maybe you are right Kathy and it's my mistake. I thought if you started a thread and as long as no one had responded you could delete the post and hey presto the thread would disappear.
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Betty Boop
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I may go create me a new user account just to clear this up, it's not been abandoned if I'm gone awhile. 
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Don't think so Betty. I tried that long ago and couldn't delete the thread...just the posts. The thread will just disappear into cyberspace unless someone retrieves it again I believe.
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Odie;1244298 wrote: no Betty, there is nothing there that says delete post.
Is this what you can see?
If you fill it in and Delete This Message, what happens to the thread?
Is this what you can see?
If you fill it in and Delete This Message, what happens to the thread?
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
how do i retract a thread
the option is no longer there for regular members, spot. i just became one to test it.
my guess is that you still see it because you moderate the deate forum.
my guess is that you still see it because you moderate the deate forum.
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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spot;1244306 wrote: Is this what you can see?
If you fill it in and Delete This Message, what happens to the thread?
no, its not on 'your own thread'.....
..not 'post' as that that is what I said......'thread' is what I said.
have another member try it........trust Kathy and I, its not there.
If you fill it in and Delete This Message, what happens to the thread?
no, its not on 'your own thread'.....
..not 'post' as that that is what I said......'thread' is what I said.
have another member try it........trust Kathy and I, its not there.
Life is just to short for drama.
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-Betty, only when you have time, you may remove my thread, ' I am trying t delete this thread'
thank you
thank you
Life is just to short for drama.
how do i retract a thread
flopstock;1244308 wrote: the option is no longer there for regular members, spot. i just became one to test it.
my guess is that you still see it because you moderate the deate forum.
No, I could only see that because it wasn't on an opening post. I just tried on an opening post and I don't get the delete option either.
So, now we know. Opening posts can't be deleted by non-moderators.
my guess is that you still see it because you moderate the deate forum.
No, I could only see that because it wasn't on an opening post. I just tried on an opening post and I don't get the delete option either.
So, now we know. Opening posts can't be deleted by non-moderators.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Odie;1244309 wrote: no, its not on 'your own thread'.....
..not post as that is what you thought I meant......'thread' is what I said.
have another member try it........trust Kathy and I, its not there.'
Either The delete function has been removed so that all members are held accountable for what they put up(without do-over) or a programming bug has temporarily made the function go away. I think when I first signed up here, it wasn't available so it may be as simple as a programming issue which will be dealt with.
In the meantime, I encourage you to mean what you post as you apparently can't undo it as easily as you once could.:-6
..not post as that is what you thought I meant......'thread' is what I said.
have another member try it........trust Kathy and I, its not there.'
Either The delete function has been removed so that all members are held accountable for what they put up(without do-over) or a programming bug has temporarily made the function go away. I think when I first signed up here, it wasn't available so it may be as simple as a programming issue which will be dealt with.
In the meantime, I encourage you to mean what you post as you apparently can't undo it as easily as you once could.:-6
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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BTW - i have reported this to the back and will forward to TS for clarification.
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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Couldn't delete a thread i'd created, let's see if i can delete a post
Yep, Spot is correct. If I put a post here it let's me delete it.
Yep, Spot is correct. If I put a post here it let's me delete it.
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flopstock;1244319 wrote: '
Either The delete function has been removed so that all members are held accountable for what they put up(without do-over) or a programming bug has temporarily made the function go away. I think when I first signed up here, it wasn't available so it may be as simple as a programming issue which will be dealt with.
In the meantime, I encourage you to mean what you post as you apparently can't undo it as easily as you once could.:-6
I knew it wasn't there, as said I have tried before, as I posted a thread in the wrong forum.
it had nothing do to with 'meaning what I posted? - please don't assume that.
Either The delete function has been removed so that all members are held accountable for what they put up(without do-over) or a programming bug has temporarily made the function go away. I think when I first signed up here, it wasn't available so it may be as simple as a programming issue which will be dealt with.
In the meantime, I encourage you to mean what you post as you apparently can't undo it as easily as you once could.:-6
I knew it wasn't there, as said I have tried before, as I posted a thread in the wrong forum.
it had nothing do to with 'meaning what I posted? - please don't assume that.
Life is just to short for drama.
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Odie;1244329 wrote: I knew it wasn't there, as said I have tried before, as I posted a thread in the wrong forum.
it had nothing do to with changing my mind, so please don't assume that.
if that had of been something weird or uncalled for?.........the thread would still be here.
I was being facetious Odie, as I had posted a stupid thread to test this problem folks appeared to be having.
I guess it was only funny if you'd seen it... maybe not even then..:yh_rotfl
it had nothing do to with changing my mind, so please don't assume that.
if that had of been something weird or uncalled for?.........the thread would still be here.
I was being facetious Odie, as I had posted a stupid thread to test this problem folks appeared to be having.
I guess it was only funny if you'd seen it... maybe not even then..:yh_rotfl
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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oldwoman;1244326 wrote: Couldn't delete a thread i'd created, let's see if i can delete a post
Yep, Spot is correct. If I put a post here it let's me delete it.
hello olderwoman and welcome!:-6
We have always been able to delete our own posts.
sometimes I have to, if its in the wrong thread, yes, I do do that sometimes!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
changed your mind, sometimes after you read it, it looks funny, silly or just downright not right!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
hope you enjoy it here, this forum is such a fabulous place to be, tons of fun here and all kinds of great threads everywhere.
Yep, Spot is correct. If I put a post here it let's me delete it.
hello olderwoman and welcome!:-6
We have always been able to delete our own posts.
sometimes I have to, if its in the wrong thread, yes, I do do that sometimes!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
changed your mind, sometimes after you read it, it looks funny, silly or just downright not right!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
hope you enjoy it here, this forum is such a fabulous place to be, tons of fun here and all kinds of great threads everywhere.
Life is just to short for drama.
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Odie;1244383 wrote: Hope you enjoy it here, this forum is such a fabulous place to be, tons of fun here and all kinds of great threads everywhere.
If that scatterbrained old woman posts again I'll eat my own meaty bits with chillies on the side.
If that scatterbrained old woman posts again I'll eat my own meaty bits with chillies on the side.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Hello and welcome oldwoman. Make a thread and introduce yourself. Tell us a bit about yourself
We're a great bunch but beware of that Floppy though. multi personalities
We're a great bunch but beware of that Floppy though. multi personalities
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
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spot;1244388 wrote: If that scatterbrained old woman posts again I'll eat my own meaty bits with chillies on the side.
tempting fate or the devil dear?:sneaky:
:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
tempting fate or the devil dear?:sneaky:
:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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Snowfire;1244397 wrote: Hello and welcome oldwoman. Make a thread and introduce yourself. Tell us a bit about yourself
We're a great bunch but beware of that Floppy though. multi personalities
I have a hunch that oldwoman's username was much more descriptive then mine... you wouldn't believe some of the things folks have thought that means..:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
We're a great bunch but beware of that Floppy though. multi personalities
I have a hunch that oldwoman's username was much more descriptive then mine... you wouldn't believe some of the things folks have thought that means..:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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flopstock;1244413 wrote: I have a hunch that oldwoman's username was much more descriptive then mine... you wouldn't believe some of the things folks have thought that means..:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
Bloody newbies.
Bloody newbies.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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They do get the option to edit the OP though dont they? So if they really dont wish the original topic to be discussed, they could edit the title and post to something entirely different?
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I don't think you can edit the title, Chezzie?????? Just what you posted.
"Life is too short to ski with ugly men"
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AussiePam;1244489 wrote: I don't think you can edit the title, Chezzie?????? Just what you posted.
Well then they are well and truly snookered :wah::yh_rotfl:wah::yh_rotfl
Mods can delete a thread as long as no replies have been made to it, so if the OP is quick and reports the thread before someone answers them it can be dealt with.
Once someone has replied were unable to do anything about it, it becomes a topic of conversation and the property of Forum Garden.
Well then they are well and truly snookered :wah::yh_rotfl:wah::yh_rotfl
Mods can delete a thread as long as no replies have been made to it, so if the OP is quick and reports the thread before someone answers them it can be dealt with.
Once someone has replied were unable to do anything about it, it becomes a topic of conversation and the property of Forum Garden.
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Chezzie;1244493 wrote: Well then they are well and truly snookered :wah::yh_rotfl:wah::yh_rotfl
Mods can delete a thread as long as no replies have been made to it, so if the OP is quick and reports the thread before someone answers them it can be dealt with.
Once someone has replied were unable to do anything about it, it becomes a topic of conversation and the property of Forum Garden.
You're right Chezzie - I just did actually really edit a thread title. You'll be pleased to know that the thread formerly known as Prince... or Green cheese on the moon - is not now so labelled. Every day, one learns something new... :sneaky:
Mods can delete a thread as long as no replies have been made to it, so if the OP is quick and reports the thread before someone answers them it can be dealt with.
Once someone has replied were unable to do anything about it, it becomes a topic of conversation and the property of Forum Garden.
You're right Chezzie - I just did actually really edit a thread title. You'll be pleased to know that the thread formerly known as Prince... or Green cheese on the moon - is not now so labelled. Every day, one learns something new... :sneaky:
"Life is too short to ski with ugly men"
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AussiePam;1244496 wrote: You're right Chezzie - I just did actually really edit a thread title. You'll be pleased to know that the thread formerly known as Prince... or Green cheese on the moon - is not now so labelled. Every day, one learns something new... :sneaky:
Excellent:-6:-6:-6
Excellent:-6:-6:-6
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spot;1244388 wrote: If that scatterbrained old woman posts again I'll eat my own meaty bits with chillies on the side.
PLEASE oldwoman post again. :yh_rotfl
PLEASE oldwoman post again. :yh_rotfl
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Here's the Old Woman with The Money in her honour - An Cailleach an Airgid
"Life is too short to ski with ugly men"
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Chezzie;1244469 wrote: They do get the option to edit the OP though dont they? So if they really dont wish the original topic to be discussed, they could edit the title and post to something entirely different?
Hi Chez! yes you can edit the title as I have done it for spelling mistakes or just wording it differently.
Hi Chez! yes you can edit the title as I have done it for spelling mistakes or just wording it differently.
Life is just to short for drama.
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Peg;1244527 wrote: PLEASE oldwoman post again. :yh_rotfl
I have to wonder if meaty bits really means what I think it does... :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
I have to wonder if meaty bits really means what I think it does... :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6