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Why can't we delete our threads and posts?
Summary: The discussion revolves around the question of why users cannot delete their own threads and posts. rocketscollectibles initially raises the question, and multiple users show interest in the topic but do not provide a detailed discussion or specific answers. The topic draws attention to user autonomy and control over their own content on the platform.
All in the title. Why can't we delete our threads and posts on this forum?
I would like to dissociate my selling account from my community activities, for personal and business reasons, but weirdly we are not allowed. Ebay should have an easy understanding of it and allow it
I tried once to request a post delete, but i've been ignored by moderation. Is there any way to have a fresh start in our posting history, except starting over a new selling account? Which would be pretty drastic as solution
kh-shawn
·8 months agoHi everyone,
Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.
Thank you for understanding.
femmefan1946
·8 months agoEven incorrect posts are useful-- if embarrassing.
Best reaction is to post again apologizing for the error and thanking the corrector.
Isn't there a Rule of the Internet about "The best way to get a reaction on the internet, is to make an incorrect statement."?
Ah yes.
Cunningham's Law, which states, "The best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question, it's to post the wrong answer". People are often more motivated to correct a mistake than to answer a direct question... - Google Ai
jewelbay
·8 months agoI cannot edit or delete post.
Very unnerving.
Pretty much every other format in forums allows deletion.
Not eBay community?
Why?
ypdc_dennis
·8 months agoZOMBIE thread from 2022
Corrections are allowed for a few minutes after you post (use edit reply in the dropdown list -- check mark on upper right of the message). You can't delete a message, but you can blank it out. And if it's a really bad post you can request the moderators to intervene (bottom item on the dropdown list).
As time goes by, any information in the forums becomes less reliable -- the eBay buying and selling experience keeps changing as does the rest of the world. As for eIS, it seems to be changing on a weekly basis, so I wouldn't worry about an incorrect post.
rocketscollectibles
OP4 years agoWhy should they, if you post online standby your words and statements...
Mainly because 99.9% of social medias and forums allow it, and that this is a very basic feature. Ebay is business oriented and knowing posts could hurt reputation, incitative to trouble or whatever at any point, they should allow it even more. Posting should at least not be archived publicly
You could start a new ID and only use it for posting.
You've seen several of those giving advice over the past year or more.
It's too late at this point. I guess i'll need to start a new selling account and keep this one for posting. Which is dumb cause i would lose all my work and customers. This is basically another reason we should be allowed to delete our stuff
mrdutch1001
·8 months agoany further discussion is irrelevant...
mrdutch1001
·8 months ago@kh-shawn
ZOMBIE THREAD FROM 2022!