Anyone know why I am unable to edit my posts on this forum?

[chrisjj]

Thanks.

[Admin]

Sorry, it is not possible, as we need to check each posted message for SPAM, and if we allow editing of past posts, that becomes impossible ...

[chrisjj]

Sorry, it is not possible, as we need to check each posted message for SPAM, and if we allow editing of past posts, that becomes impossible ...

Ah. Thanks. I saw no sign of a delay for spam-checking of my posts.

Once I mistakenly left sensitive personal data in a screenshot I posted on a no-edit forum, so I'm very wary of this restriction.

Why am I also unable to delete my posts here?

[Admin]

I can delete your post for you, which one?

[chrisjj]

I can delete your post for you, which one?

Thanks. No post yet!

I would not like to make a deletion request in public, so I'd mail support, "Urgent".

But, why am I prevented from deleting myself?

[Admin]

Hi, also to make it easier to moderate posts, because if you delete your posts with other replies, the whole thread might no longer make sense.

[chrisjj]

Hi, also to make it easier to moderate posts, because if you delete your posts with other replies, the whole thread might no longer make sense.

OK, but why am I prevented from deleting a post of mine which has no replies? That's what I'd need to do if I posted in error.