Why can't you Delete your own posts, questions or comments on RallyPoint?

2017-07-31T03:14:16-04:00

The best you can do if you want to Delete one of your own posts, questions or comments, is (edit) it and erase every word you wrote and just leave a (.) period and than save it. But then you still have a blank post with just a (.) period. This is silly, why can't you just Delete it? I don't see there being any logical explanation for this.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 3:17 AM

2017-07-31T03:17:44-04:00

Unfortunately MSG it's something you need to take up with Rally Point directly. You might want to call them or directly email them.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 4:20 AM

2017-07-31T04:20:04-04:00

So, from a programming standpoint I understand that if there are replies to a post, then deleting the original post could potentially mess up the database entry on the back end so the entire thread would have to be deleted (including replies). I could see this leading to problems if everyone has access to do this as well depending on how RP is coded.

However, I think that if a post has no replies and you authored it, you should absolutely have access to delete it. Of course, you would also have to get the influence points you received revoked too (obviously).

What do you think admins?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 5:22 AM

2017-07-31T05:22:53-04:00

It would be good thing to be able to do.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 31 at 2017 6:41 AM

2017-07-31T06:41:23-04:00

You can always contact one of the admins and ask us to hide it for you. Admittedly, that's a workaround, but it still accomplishes your goal.

Response by LTC Thomas Tennant made Jul 31 at 2017 8:07 AM

2017-07-31T08:07:02-04:00

My question to everyone is this: If your are responsible, careful, thoughtful and honest about what you post....why would you want to delete it?

I see it as an accountability measure and one that could be used to show your progress as a thinking, thoughtful and contributing member of this RP community. Unlike Facebook and Twitter, there is no checks and balances on people's on line behavior. We as a community are a pretty disciplined and rational bunch.

When one of us crosses the line, the community calls them out and normally that sets things right. On the off chance it doesn't the SysOps will step in and remove the post or conceal the account on the most egregious cases. Sooo, think before you post and all will be right in the RP world.

And no this is not suppression of your free speech and expression of your ideas, thoughts, feelings and beliefs. We are not the PC police here, but we do (as former and current members of the military) adhere to some standards of conduct and decorum. You can say what you mean but do not be mean as you say it.

As to grammar and spelling, if you are so worried about it why not write it in MS Word and then cut and paste it into RP. For some of my lengthy and complex posts (AKA epistles) word has helped me

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 31 at 2017 8:30 AM

2017-07-31T08:30:54-04:00

Morning..I cant speak for why site owners make a policy, business or software decision...
I can say its not an uncommon setup on Internet forums where users can only edit, and even then only for a short time.
Deleting a post after it has been made is a software and database issue as well as a business decision .....
More so once others have responded.

If a user has a "Oh No" moment and realize they posted something they had rather not, message an admin and we can hide the post if appropriate.
Lastly, nothing is ever "deleted" from the Internet so its a bit of misleading thought to think any user on an Internet forum is deleting their post. At best your removing it from general public view...but many times Admins and mods still see the post, or worst case, it has to be viewed and restored on the back end.
Its not a bad question, I just dont have an official RP answer.
EDIT: "I just dont have an official RP answer. " But I have asked....

EDIT 2: Then there is the use agreement the member agreed to..which says while the member retains ownership of the user content, by posting they give RP the right to do whatever they want with the post...that I assume includes, retain it.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 9:08 AM

2017-07-31T09:08:45-04:00

Thank you. About time someone recognized this major FUBAR by Rally Point in its design of this thing!!!

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Jul 31 at 2017 3:34 PM

2017-07-31T15:34:26-04:00

Good question - admins? anything??

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2018 11:55 PM

2018-12-10T23:55:45-05:00

This is what I have been doing.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2022 3:45 AM

2022-08-16T03:45:03-04:00

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