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The thread discusses whether users can delete public forum posts: regular members generally can’t remove posts themselves and can only edit, while admins/moderators must handle deletions or changes. Later, a user seeking takedown of an AI-reworked EIN press release says they can’t use the Contact Us form and asks how to reach an admin, and the admin responds that removal would depend on specific factual inaccuracies rather than objections to wording or framing alone. Overall sentiment starts matter-of-fact and then turns to cautious, policy-focused clarification from staff.
The thread discusses whether users can delete public forum posts: regular members generally can’t remove posts themselves and can only edit, while admins/moderators must handle deletions or changes. Later, a user seeking takedown of an AI-reworked EIN press release says they can’t use the Contact Us form and asks how to reach an admin, and the admin responds that removal would depend on specific factual inaccuracies rather than objections to wording or framing alone. Overall sentiment starts matter-of-fact and then turns to cautious, policy-focused clarification from staff.
Solution
You can't.
You can edit the message but not remove it. Only forum admins can do that.
You can edit the message but not remove it. Only forum admins can do that.
livix07
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You can't.
You can edit the message but not remove it. Only forum admins can do that.
Thank you.
barlowdan66
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We need to remove a post on this site, how do we contact an Admin to support? I'm unable to use 'Contact Us' form as it constantly blocks submissions. Thx
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how to remove a post depends on why you want it removed i.e, does it break our forum rulesWe need to remove a post on this site, how do we contact an Admin to support? I'm unable to use 'Contact Us' form as it constantly blocks submissions. Thx
or who made the post i.e, was it posted by you
barlowdan66
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Hi there, I created a press release on the EIN platform which was sucked into this forum and auto reworded by AI into a post. One of our partner companies mentioned in the release has raised concerns with the wording and requested we take it down which I'm struggling to figure out how to do. I just need to speak to a human being ;-)
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Hi barlowdan66 — understood, and that sounds like a legitimate takedown/edit request.
Regular members generally cannot delete public posts themselves. A forum admin or moderator will need to review and remove/edit it.
If you paste the thread/post URL here, a staff member may also be able to spot it more easily.
Regular members generally cannot delete public posts themselves. A forum admin or moderator will need to review and remove/edit it.
What to do now
- Open the forum post you want removed.
- Click Report under that post, if available.
- In the report box, explain briefly:
This post was generated from our EIN press release and contains wording that one of our partner companies has objected to. We are requesting removal or admin review. The Contact Us form is currently blocking submissions.- Include:
- The post/thread URL
- Your company name
- The EIN press release link, if available
- Whether you want the post deleted entirely or just edited
If Report is not available
Try starting a private conversation with an admin, such as Mike, and include the same details above.Important
Since this involves a partner company and public wording, I’d avoid posting any sensitive details in this thread. Just provide the link and reason directly through Report or a private conversation.If you paste the thread/post URL here, a staff member may also be able to spot it more easily.
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The referenced article was generated using publicly available source material, including syndicated press information, and transformed into original editorial content through AI-assisted synthesis and analysis.Hi there, I created a press release on the EIN platform which was sucked into this forum and auto reworded by AI into a post. One of our partner companies mentioned in the release has raised concerns with the wording and requested we take it down which I'm struggling to figure out how to do. I just need to speak to a human being ;-)
While we understand that certain wording or interpretations may not align with your preferences, the article was not intended to reproduce proprietary material verbatim or imply ownership of your organization’s content.
If there are specific factual inaccuracies, please identify them directly and we can review them accordingly. However, disagreement with wording, tone, or editorial framing alone does not necessarily constitute unauthorized copying or grounds for removal.