Howto Delete a post & thread?

When editing this post to delete it (it said "edit and delete" there, but now that I tried again it only says "edit", I think it's due to the time that has passed after I posted this new post & thread) I cannot do so.
Since it is the first and only post of the thread the whole thread would be deleted. But I don't see any option of deleting this post/thread.

Do I just miss it? Where is that option located?

Reason for deletion: The thread is too similar to one I already posted here http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...st-4175504524/ I just want to add the new / missing questions in that older thread instead. A new thread for that is unnecessary...

Only an administrator or moderator can delete or move a post. Just click the "Report" on the back of you own post and make your request.

For small mistakes that can happen, like duplicate posts or posted in a wrong thread, erasing all the content and leaving just [wrong post] or [duplicate post] is another possibility. Caveat emptor: I'm just an end user myself thus I don't speak on behalf of the LQ staff.

Didier Spaier, thanks for the heads up.

The info you get when clicking on [Report] only says that you can report your own thread to be moved somewhere else...
And I cannot PM an admin or mod either cause by default only paying contributors (and me thinks mods and admins) are enabled to PM...

*shrug*

Maybe someone official will give us info...

I guess that some features (like PM or reporting) are only available to people having posting more that <some number> threads. But I'm not a LQ official.

About the possibility of "edit and delete" I assume that this specific board is set not to allow "regular" users (as you and me) to delete their posts.

That would be wise in my opinion, as removing posts to which others have answered, for instance, would (ar at least could) make the thread not understandable.

Think before typing

Originally Posted by Rava The info you get when clicking on [Report] only says that you can report your own thread to be moved somewhere else...

Did you ask anyway? explain why you want it deleted.

Originally Posted by Rava And I cannot PM an admin or mod either cause by default only paying contributors (and me thinks mods and admins) are enabled to PM...

Actually that's incorrect. Anyone with 100 (maybe 150) posts or more can use the PM function.

Originally Posted by Rava Maybe someone official will give us info...

Use the report function, it automatically links to the thread, and give your reasons why you want it deleted, someone official will then look at it.

To summarize:

* Members can't delete threads (for the reasons outlined by others above).
* Anyone in the Senior Members usergroup can PM.
* The "Report" functionality can be used any time you think a post/thread should be brought to the attention of the mod team.

--jeremy

Originally Posted by jeremy * Anyone in the Senior Members usergroup can PM.

When exactly does one get that state? By 100 posts or 150 posts?

Does LQ have a wiki that lists all these facts and probable FAQs about the forum?

you mean like the "site faq" link on the right hand side?

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/faq.php


Always 'scan' for FAQ !

As I have just discovered the FAQ is actually wrong about private messages, it states in fact that only Contributing Members can use the PM system, while any member being in the Senior Members group (>=150 posts) can use it.

If you are not in the Senior Members group (yet) you can still contact any moderator via email.

Originally Posted by Rava When exactly does one get that state? By 100 posts or 150 posts?

I answered this exact question, asked by you, here: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post5217580

Originally Posted by Rava Does LQ have a wiki that lists all these facts and probable FAQs about the forum?

There is a site FAQ here: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/faq.php

--jeremy

Originally Posted by Didier Spaier For small mistakes that can happen, like duplicate posts or posted in a wrong thread, erasing all the content and leaving just [wrong post] or [duplicate post] is another possibility.

I'd rather people don't erase post contents. If it's in the wrong thread just ask a moderator to move it to the right one or if it's a duplicate just report it as such.

Originally Posted by Didier Spaier removing posts to which others have answered, for instance, would (ar at least could) make the thread not understandable.

Exactly!