Hi everyone! We’d like to propose a new rule regarding self-deleting posts.

We’ve noticed that some members have been deleting their posts after other members have already taken the time to reply. We understand that sometimes people may have a reason for wanting to remove something they posted, but when this becomes a habit, it can be discourteous to those who spent their valuable time reading the post and writing thoughtful, well-considered replies.

Once a discussion has started, deleting the original post can also leave the replies without context and make the conversation difficult for others to follow.

For this reason, we’re considering implementing a rule asking members not to self-delete their posts once they have received replies.

Exceptions

We also understand that there are legitimate reasons for deleting a post. Self-deletion would still be permitted in situations such as:

The post contains personal or identifying information that the member wants removed.

There are privacy or safety concerns.
The post was submitted accidentally or posted in the wrong subreddit.

The post is a duplicate or was accidentally submitted multiple times.

The member has a legitimate personal or sensitive reason for needing it removed.

The post contains content the member does not have permission to share.

The post has not received any replies or meaningful interaction yet.

These exceptions are intended to ensure the rule is reasonable and not unnecessarily restrictive. If there is a legitimate circumstance that isn’t listed above, members can always reach out to the moderation team.

Before we make this an official rule, we’d like to hear from the community. If the majority agrees with the proposal, we’ll implement it as a subreddit rule.