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Hello,
There are pros and cons to allowing members to delete/edit content on a forum, but we are open-minded that there may be circumstances in which it makes sense and should be allowed. Let's discuss those circumstances in this thread. (Read this entire post before posting)
Please keep in mind that when we allow content to be edited/deleted, it can cause harm and have unintended consequences:
Thread Rules:
Reminder, the question is:
Looking forward to your feedback,
There are pros and cons to allowing members to delete/edit content on a forum, but we are open-minded that there may be circumstances in which it makes sense and should be allowed. Let's discuss those circumstances in this thread. (Read this entire post before posting)
Please keep in mind that when we allow content to be edited/deleted, it can cause harm and have unintended consequences:
- It can completely misrepresent what was being discussed in a thread
- It can ruin the flow of a discussion with large pieces of the discussion missing/changed
- It can make it difficult/impossible for readers to make sense of what was/is being discussed
Thread Rules:
- Each post will be a poll. Anyone can post a suggestion.
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LikeAgree" with the post if you agree (You want posters to be able to delete/edit content in that situation). - "
DislikeDisagree" with the post if you disagree (You don't want posters to be able to delete/edit content in that situation). - "Thanks" will not count as a vote. It can be a sign of appreciation for the suggestion, neutral/indifference stance, or anything else.
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- Do not duplicate posts/suggestions.
- Do not reply to posts unless you're modifying the suggestion to create a new suggestion.
- One suggestion per post.
Reminder, the question is:
Under which circumstances should members be allowed to request their own content be deleted/edited?
Looking forward to your feedback,