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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:21am
why can't we delete threads
4/5 of threads get derailed within the first 10 minutes anyway...

though even disregarding that, why can't the poster decide to remove a thread?

Last edited by Stonewool Jackson; Jul 17, 2014 @ 6:01pm
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Spawn of Totoro Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:24am 
You should be able to if you are the original poster of that thread. I am unaware of any restriction in any forums to remove the ability to do so.

Are you using the client or the website?
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:24am 
or if anything, it should be possible to block people from posting on your threads, since even blocking them doesn't disable them from posting on your threads
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Felix Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:25am 
Just tested with my alt account in the TF2 gamehub and I was able to delete my thread by hovering over the opening post and clicking the "Trash" icon.

Which subforum of the TF2 hub were you posting in and I'll test there, too? (I tried "General Discussions" just now)
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:26am 
Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:
You should be able to if you are the original poster of that thread. I am unaware of any restriction in any forums to remove the ability to do so.

Are you using the client or the website?

the client, could it be related to me having been banned once? ._.

(which was unjust in every way and i will never admit otherwise)
Last edited by Stonewool Jackson; Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:28am
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:26am 
the delete button is just not there
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Spawn of Totoro Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:27am 
Originally posted by ThunderKeil:
or if anything, it should be possible to block people from posting on your threads, since even blocking them doesn't disable them from posting on your threads

No, as that would be abused. People would block anyone that disagrees with them making it appear as if everyone agrees.

If you have an issue with off-topic posts, I suggest reporting the post so a moderator can look into them.
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Satoru Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:27am 
Maybe the Trading sub forum?
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Felix Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:28am 
Originally posted by Satoru:
Maybe the Trading sub forum?
Perhaps right. You can't delete trading threads.

You CAN lock them stopping other posters, though, and removing your trade link.
Last edited by Felix; Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:28am
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Spawn of Totoro Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:28am 
Originally posted by ThunderKeil:
the client, could it be related to me having been banned once? ._.

(which was unjustified in every way and i will never admit otherwise)

No, it is the client. It does the same to me at times. This is why I use my browser instead.
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:28am 
Originally posted by FrazerJC:
Originally posted by Satoru:
Maybe the Trading sub forum?
Perhaps right. You can't delete trading threads.

You CAN lock them stopping other posters, though.

no, i can't delete normal threads either
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:30am 
Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:
Originally posted by ThunderKeil:
the client, could it be related to me having been banned once? ._.

(which was unjustified in every way and i will never admit otherwise)

No, it is the client. It does the same to me at times. This is why I use my browser instead.

it's not there in my browser either, and the button just disappeared here too...
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Felix Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:30am 
Is there a specific thread of yours that you are wanting deleted?

Originally posted by ThunderKeil:
it's not there in my browser either, and the button just disappeared here too...
Hm. Maybe it goes after a certain number of posts. Let me test more on my alt.
Last edited by Felix; Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:31am
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:32am 
Originally posted by FrazerJC:
Is there a specific thread of yours that you are wanting deleted?

not neccacarely, the one i was having issues with already died out

anyway, the buttons are still gone, now here on the steam forum too, in both the client and my browser (chrome)
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Felix Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:33am 
The delete button disappears when you have had seven replies to your thread (this includes your own posts in the thread). This is what I have found with a quick test on my alt.

I'm not sure if this is intended behaviour and will ask about it.
Last edited by Felix; Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:33am
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Stonewool Jackson Jul 12, 2014 @ 7:34am 
Originally posted by FrazerJC:
The delete button disappears when you have had seven replies to your thread (this includes your own posts in the thread).

I'm not sure if this is intended behaviour and will ask about it.

alright, but i'm pretty sure mine already disappeared after one reply
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