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06-17-2014 , 12:58 AM

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

What is 2+2's policy on removing past posts and threads?

Has anyone else dealt with this?

Admins are not helping at all, I'm getting different responses from different colors, and admins are contradicting themselves in messages to me.

I've emailed Mat, Killa, a bunch of greens, and haven't gotten anywhere.

I've been on the site since May - 2009, and I am now ready to leave. I'd like to take my posts/threads down before I go.

Thank you so much 2+2. I've enjoyed my time with you all.

06-17-2014 , 01:00 AM

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

Also, Mat Sklansky and Two Plus Two Publishing LLC, thank you for being totally unprofessional and ignoring my situation.

06-17-2014 , 01:20 AM

Gin 'n Tonic

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,533

In general 2+2 will not delete your old posts because it will break up old threads and ruin the integrity of the archives.

You don't own your posts once you've made them, they are 2+2 property.

The only circumstances under which some deletions might be entertained is if you has posted personal info, but then only this part of those posts would be eligible for deletion.

That's my understanding anyway.

06-17-2014 , 01:25 AM

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

I've posted stuff that connects this account to my IRL name on accident indirectly.

Old posts about drug and alcohol abuse and std's....

Kindly asked admins to remove specific posts.

Ignored.

06-17-2014 , 01:25 AM

BuffaloHound

adept

Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 718

Can't take ball...
Goes home anyhow...

06-17-2014 , 01:33 AM

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gin 'n Tonic

I understand the reasoning behind this. Thanks for explaining.

However, you'd think they are not robots. Here's a person who made a lot of mistakes when younger (and still does) and is trying to make some positive changes in his life. He kindly asks an admin to consider his situation to prevent harm and damage to his personal life and career.

Can't you just try to be nice and support someone who has gone through a rough patch?

06-17-2014 , 01:35 AM

acctdeleted

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I don't want to apply for a job, someone google my name, see one of those referenced threads...

06-17-2014 , 01:35 AM

kioshk

Nixonian

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 93,105

give him the hook!

06-17-2014 , 01:36 AM

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

I've been throwing punches all day - I think they are just deflecting off their robot armor.

06-17-2014 , 01:38 AM

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kioshk

Nixonian

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 93,105

You shouldn't be insulting them while you're asking for a favor.

06-17-2014 , 01:40 AM

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acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

I know I shouldn't and that is not my intent here. I've been trying to work this over the last few days and haven't made any progress.

I'm frustrated and this has been giving me anxiety and stress lately.

Also been applying for jobs because I was just laid off.

06-17-2014 , 01:45 AM

#12

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

I apologize for getting upset. Misguided frustration.

06-17-2014 , 02:09 AM

#13

Videopro

Making TV

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 19,460

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickHook

I don't want to apply for a job, someone google my name, see one of those referenced threads...

Not promising anything but if you want, pm links to posts that would pop up on a Google search of your name. Maybe we can clean those up without purging everything.

06-17-2014 , 03:29 AM

#14

Bobo Fett

Carpe Diem

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 57,426

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professionalpoker

Not promising anything but if you want, pm links to posts that would pop up on a Google search of your name. Maybe we can clean those up without purging everything.

Yeah, that's pretty much the best we can do for someone who has more than a handful of posts, for the reasons mentioned by GnT.

Another possibility we sometimes look at is changing/removing your screen name.

As for Mat, keep in mind that he gets a lot of requests, so he gets very busy and sometimes things get missed inadvertently. Plus, he might've taken the weekend off.

06-17-2014 , 07:47 AM

#15

bundy5

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 8,407

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gin 'n Tonic

This is a very good yet succinct explanation.

06-17-2014 , 08:02 AM

#16

Lattimer

I is smart

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15,463

It seems like you feel it's urgent to do this immediately because you're applying for jobs now. Just so you know, removing them won't stop them from showing up in a google search, at least not for a long time, as google will still show its cached pages.

06-17-2014 , 08:21 AM

#17

Mat Sklansky

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,073

you weren't ignored. you sent me a lot of iinks to look at that kind of thing becomes lower priority. at this point i only promise to look before friday.

06-17-2014 , 08:27 AM

#18

Mat Sklansky

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,073

just saw the pm where you threaten us. i retract the promise above. i'll look when i can or when court ordered to do so.

address is

Two Plus Two Interactive
32 commerce center dr Ste h-89
henderson, nv 89014

06-17-2014 , 08:28 AM

#19

Lovesantiques

A Classic

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,879

Between things such as Google's web caching, archive.org - the Wayback Machine, and others - erasing one's internet past is probably impossible. Certainly very difficult.

Recently a ruling came down in Europe that folks there had the "right to be forgotten" and that sites such as Google would have to remove search results relating to them. I don't know how this is playing out in practice.......

Lee

06-17-2014 , 08:50 AM

#20

ReidLockhart

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,771

SMACK DOWN itt

06-17-2014 , 09:11 AM

#21

Lovesantiques

A Classic

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,879

I made my post, then saw Mat's. Wow! You want a favor, and when it isn't immediately granted you threaten the person you're asking for help..... I can't see how this can ever be a productive line to take.

Lee

06-17-2014 , 09:48 AM

#22

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mat Sklansky

Mat, I would prefer not to go down this route. I slept on it. I was pretty worked up yesterday. Again, I apologize for my behavior lately (especially that PM you referenced). I've been stressed lately about finding work as well.

06-17-2014 , 09:49 AM

#23

acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lattimer

This is a good point. It's hard reading some of my old posts and threads. It illustrates some of the more difficult times I've been through. I don't know what to do.

06-17-2014 , 09:50 AM

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acctdeleted

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 835

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mat Sklansky

you weren't ignored. you sent me a lot of iinks to look at that kind of thing becomes lower priority. at this point i only promise to look before friday.

I'm sorry again here. I didn't approach this situation well nor did I handle it well on my end.

You and the admins were receptive. I was inpatient. I'm sorry Mat.

06-17-2014 , 10:08 AM

#25

Mat Sklansky

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,073

okay. i still need a little time.

basically, i get 40 or so requests a day to do something and anything that can't be addressed within 5 minutes gets pushed back.

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