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Should members be permitted to delete large swathes of their posts from threads to which they've contributed?
No (because it destroys the continuity and integrity of the threads, and spoils them for other readers/contributors).
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Yes (because it's their content and they should be free to decide whether or not it remains publicly visible on this forum).
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Not unless they have a good reason (because we should tread a nuanced middle ground here).
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Should mass deletion of one's own posts be permitted?

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fls

   2020-05-04, 03:02 PM

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I think it's reasonable to add a comment about deletions to the forum guidelines. Something like...

You are able to edit and delete individual posts. Please keep in mind that editing or deleting large numbers of your posts from a thread may interfere the with ability of other forum members to read or participate in those threads. In the heat of the moment, it may feel appropriate. But we ask that you only do so after careful consideration. If you delete posts but change your mind, moderators are able to restore your deleted posts for you.

Linda
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