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There are pros and cons to deleting/editing content on a forum, but we are open-minded that there may be circumstances in which it makes sense and should be done. Let's discuss those circumstances in this thread. (Read this entire post before posting)
I should mention that if someone shares content on NamePros that they stole or did not have a right to share, we would delete that content and issue a warning or close their account, depending on the circumstances. You don't need to suggest that because it's already our policy.
Please keep in mind that when content is 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 deleting/editing content on a forum, but we are open-minded that there may be circumstances in which it makes sense and should be done. Let's discuss those circumstances in this thread. (Read this entire post before posting)
I should mention that if someone shares content on NamePros that they stole or did not have a right to share, we would delete that content and issue a warning or close their account, depending on the circumstances. You don't need to suggest that because it's already our policy.
Please keep in mind that when content is 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 NamePros to delete/edit content in that situation). - "
DislikeDisagree" with the post if you disagree (You don't want NamePros 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 NamePros delete/edit content?
Looking forward to your feedback,