Self-Reporting A Post

[*coins]

What happened to self-reporting a post? I have tried it twice now, and got a PM from a mod each time telling me they would not do it for me. Back two board updates ago , I had reported a couple of posts that had accidental misinformation with the id I used then, and they were removed quickly without any hassle. I don't understand why the mods can't do it now.

I guess I could have missed something because I wasn't here for the first board update.

Just curious as it is a helpful thing, especially when your post has an accidental error and you can't edit it.

Thanks!

[partial*eclipse]

That's news to me, and a little worrisome for someone such as myself who is prone to typos and sometimes even worse errors.

@Anonymous  Can you please clarify the criteria for whether mods will remove a member's post on request? As noted in the OP, this is usually due to making a factual error or some other regrettable mistake.

[buyselljack2016]

In December when I first started posting I put up some misinformation.  I self reported requesting that it be removed, and also got that response that it would not be removed

[partial*eclipse]

That just doesn't seem to serve anybody's best interests.

[buyselljack2016]

Apparently all you can do is respond to your own post, citing the misinformation.

[Anonymous]

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@partial*eclipse wrote:

That's news to me, and a little worrisome for someone such as myself who is prone to typos and sometimes even worse errors.

@Anonymous  Can you please clarify the criteria for whether mods will remove a member's post on request? As noted in the OP, this is usually due to making a factual error or some other regrettable mistake.

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Hey everyone,

While typically we only remove or edit posts if there is a policy violation present, our moderators can look into this on a case-by-case basis for options. Wherever possible, we strive to keep content on the boards and will typically lock a thread over removing it if the OP reports that the thread has gotten out of hand in some way. We absolutely will remove any concerning material, such as contact information that was accidently included as this is a policy violation and we appreciate members letting us know when they have included this accidentally.

So, short answer; any policy violations will be removed and other situations can be reviewed for options.

[partial*eclipse]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@partial*eclipse wrote:

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 ... @Anonymous  Can you please clarify the criteria for whether mods will remove a member's post on request? ...

Hey everyone,

While typically we only remove or edit posts if there is a policy violation present, our moderators can look into this on a case-by-case basis for options. Wherever possible, we strive to keep content on the boards ...  will remove any concerning material, such as contact information that was accidently included as this is a policy violation and we appreciate members letting us know when they have included this accidentally.

So, short answer; any policy violations will be removed and other situations can be reviewed for options.

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@Anonymous

That's pretty much a non-answer.  We know how the mods handle policy violations.  "Other situations can be reviewed for options" is not enlightening at all; it leaves the original question completely open.  What are options? Or perhaps it means, "No."

It makes no sense to me that mods would refuse to remove a post when the poster has explained that they posted misinformation. This ranges from an inadvertent "now" vs "not," to policy explanations that are revealed to be outdated. 

[Anonymous]

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@partial*eclipse wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@partial*eclipse wrote:

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 ... @Anonymous  Can you please clarify the criteria for whether mods will remove a member's post on request? ...

Hey everyone,

While typically we only remove or edit posts if there is a policy violation present, our moderators can look into this on a case-by-case basis for options. Wherever possible, we strive to keep content on the boards ...  will remove any concerning material, such as contact information that was accidently included as this is a policy violation and we appreciate members letting us know when they have included this accidentally.

So, short answer; any policy violations will be removed and other situations can be reviewed for options.

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@Anonymous

That's pretty much a non-answer.  We know how the mods handle policy violations.  "Other situations can be reviewed for options" is not enlightening at all; it leaves the original question completely open.  What are options? Or perhaps it means, "No."

It makes no sense to me that mods would refuse to remove a post when the poster has explained that they posted misinformation. This ranges from an inadvertent "now" vs "not," to policy explanations that are revealed to be outdated. 

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If misinformation is provided in error, a member can always follow up to their comment with a comment to correct their mistake. Our moderators will consider editing the post with additional info on a case by case basis.

I understand it can seem as if my first response was a "non-answer", but the fact of the matter is that there is no black and white answer to the question. Yes we will remove some posts that are self reported, and others we will not. It depends on what is going on with that specific situation. Perhaps we will be able to edit a post or remove it, perhaps we will be able to lock the thread - there are variables that will determine what options we have at that time.

[missjen831]

Well about a year ago I reported I thread that I started, and myself and someone else got into a heated arguement that in my opinion got a bit nasty (and it was primarily my fault) and it went a off topic and they did not remove my thread. I don't think they locked it either. 

[lacemaker3]

When I realize that I have made an error, and it is too late to correct it myself, I have had good luck by making a new post with the correct information, and then reporting the first post to the moderators. In the explanation, I say that I made a mistake, and that I have already posted the correct info in a new post. That has been successful for me.

@Anonymous, could you comment if this approach is acceptable?

[Anonymous]

Hey @lacemaker3 this would be acceptable and make it easy for our mods to review for options 🙂