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TexasTowelie

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6. That leaves the post intact and people can still respond to the post

Reply to flying_wahini (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 28, 2024, 03:21 PM

Aug 2024

because they can click to see the earlier unedited post. See below for instructions to use the Powers button to completely delete the post and close the post to further responses.

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How do I self-delete a post [View all] LearnedHand Aug 2024 OP

Try the edit button at the bottom of your post? flying_wahini Aug 2024 #1

Yes this is what I've been doing but that doesn't append "this post was self-deleted" LearnedHand Aug 2024 #5

That leaves the post intact and people can still respond to the post TexasTowelie Aug 2024 #6

Look at the lower left-hand corner of your post. There's a box called "powers." Ocelot II Aug 2024 #2

Huh. This isn't available on the mobile view, apparently LearnedHand Aug 2024 #4

The Powers box shows on my iPhone. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #8

Click the "Powers" button in the lower left corner of your post. TexasTowelie Aug 2024 #3

Not visible on a mobile device 😢 LearnedHand Aug 2024 #7

It's on my iPhone, see above post. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #9

In my iPhone it's in the lower right rather than left corner. It's spooky3 Aug 2024 #10

Oh! I see it! LearnedHand Aug 2024 #12

You're welcome! Nt spooky3 Aug 2024 #13

I edit the title to "Deleted duplicate" and clear the reply text. pat_k Aug 2024 #11

The Powers button is your friend. Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2024 #14