Top level messages with replies may not be deleted.
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Hiren Solanki wrote:
No Leppie.
I am talking exactly about this behaviour. Perhaps 5-6 years ago it might have been possible, but not for a very long time.
A change was made about a week ago that stoped you deleting a root message if it had replies. Previously you could "delete" the message, but it wouldn't delete it - it would merely hide the content and show a message "[Message Deleted]". Prior to that (many, many moons ago) deleting would physically remove the post, leaving a headless thread.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I just saw that the delete button is disabled for the post saying Top level messages with replies may not be deleted. Is it new or I am late. Dont throw me out of here if this is old..
It's about a week old. It was made on the suggestion of Luc that many members would post a question, get an answer, then delete their message. This would leave the thread headless and would rob the community of an answered question.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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It's always been this way. Once a message has a reply, it can no longer be deleted (the message still exists, but it's content can be removed).
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997Thank god see reply by Chris.
Regards, Hiren. -"I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference".
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A change was made about a week ago that stoped you deleting a root message if it had replies. Previously you could "delete" the message, but it wouldn't delete it - it would merely hide the content and show a message "[Message Deleted]". Prior to that (many, many moons ago) deleting would physically remove the post, leaving a headless thread.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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A change was made about a week ago that stoped you deleting a root message if it had replies. Previously you could "delete" the message, but it wouldn't delete it - it would merely hide the content and show a message "[Message Deleted]". Prior to that (many, many moons ago) deleting would physically remove the post, leaving a headless thread.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Ahh, I see :)
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It's about a week old. It was made on the suggestion of Luc that many members would post a question, get an answer, then delete their message. This would leave the thread headless and would rob the community of an answered question.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I just saw that the delete button is disabled for the post saying Top level messages with replies may not be deleted. Is it new or I am late. Dont throw me out of here if this is old..
mkgoud wrote:
Dont throw me out of here if this is old..
You my friend...are OUT OF HERE! j/k :laugh: ;P
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You can still have it. Just that, OP has to edit it instead of deleting. ;P
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A change was made about a week ago that stoped you deleting a root message if it had replies. Previously you could "delete" the message, but it wouldn't delete it - it would merely hide the content and show a message "[Message Deleted]". Prior to that (many, many moons ago) deleting would physically remove the post, leaving a headless thread.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Maybe there should be a button "Vote to move thread to Soapbox". Just an idea.
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You can still have it. Just that, OP has to edit it instead of deleting. ;P
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mkgoud wrote:
Dont throw me out of here if this is old..
You my friend...are OUT OF HERE! j/k :laugh: ;P
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mkgoud wrote:
Ah! that is why you stopped posting jokes in the lounge.
Actually not. I am in search of some quality joke.
Regards, Hiren. -"I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference".
Hiren Solanki wrote:
I am in search of some quality joke.
Well, the CP lounge qualifies as one of the best places not to look.
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