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pat_k

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11. I edit the title to "Deleted duplicate" and clear the reply text.

Reply to LearnedHand (Original post)

Wed Aug 28, 2024, 03:32 PM

Aug 2024

(Or "Deleted - posted to wrong thread" or whatever.)

I prefer that to getting the self delete message because I can give a reason.

On edit: And when I've posted something to the wrong thread (which I somehow manage to do periodically) I can later edit the post if I have an appropriate reply.

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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