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  • L Lost User

    I'm also confused as to why I am able to Delete some of these answers, but only Edit others, even within the same QA.

    It's time for a new signature.

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    Thiru Thirunavukarasu
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    Hi Richard. Please see How does editing content work[^] and How does deleting work[^]. We've simplified the rules considerably around editing and deleting questions and answers.

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      Hi Richard. Please see How does editing content work[^] and How does deleting work[^]. We've simplified the rules considerably around editing and deleting questions and answers.

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      Lost User
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      Hi Thiru, yes I was aware of the rules. My query was that when I looked at these QA messages I was able to delete some of the spam entries, but for others (all in the same QA) I was only able to edit the content, even though I was (apparently) the first editor.

      It's time for a new signature.

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      • C Chris Maunder

        I've removed around 300 this morning.

        cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP

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        Sandeep Mewara
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        I just removed 4-5 answers from couple of questions [^] Spammer posted that in last hour or so... though i found the account no longer active. I thought all was handled 3-4 hours back... is nailing them down still in progress? Answer counts are high on page1... looks fishy... that lead me to this!

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        • C Chris Maunder

          Morning has just broken here in Toronto and I'm on it. Looks like the spammers enjoy working while we're asleep.

          cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP

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          dan sh
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          This[^] one is trying to be brave. He needs to be sent back to abyss.

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          • D dan sh

            This[^] one is trying to be brave. He needs to be sent back to abyss.

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            Chris Maunder
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            Thanks. One more to watch out for.

            cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP

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            • L Lost User

              Hi Thiru, yes I was aware of the rules. My query was that when I looked at these QA messages I was able to delete some of the spam entries, but for others (all in the same QA) I was only able to edit the content, even though I was (apparently) the first editor.

              It's time for a new signature.

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              Thiru Thirunavukarasu
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              Hmm.. that shouldn't be happening. I've haven't been able to reproduce this. Can you let me know if you come across it again?

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