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Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (4070)

Unknown G. — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:48:49 -0700

Regarding the issue that started this discussion: Just to update that the OP unselected the answer, and I could finally delete it with a clean conscience (sigh of relief...)

Harry Gindi comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3871)

Harry Gindi — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:01:28 -0700

I don't even know what post you're talking about. I just added that as an afterthought (so if people look this up in the future on meta, they'll see that as well).

Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3868)

Unknown G. — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:07:11 -0700

I totally agree, and in fact I did it already yesterday (answer edited + comment in post). I feel bad for unintentionally misleading the OP, but I do not know what else can I do to draw his attention.

Harry Gindi comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3865)

Harry Gindi — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:17:18 -0700

It would also probably be nice to leave a comment on the actual post, so the person who asked the question will get a notice. This does not happen with edits.

Anton Geraschenko comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3863)

Anton Geraschenko — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:46:19 -0700

I agree with fpqc's approach. I'm pretty sure the software actually won't allow you to delete an accepted answer.

Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3862)

Unknown G. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:31:35 -0700

Done!

Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3861)

Unknown G. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:23:53 -0700

OK, will do. Thank you for your advice!

Harry Gindi comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3860)

Harry Gindi — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:04:34 -0700

I think it's best to edit it with a note that it's wrong. If you don't do this, it won't be bumped to the top for the person to see.

Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3859)

Unknown G. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:53:59 -0700

Yes, this is what I will do unless it could be deleted. Do you think that deleting is inappropriate?

Harry Gindi comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3858)

Harry Gindi — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:47:50 -0700

Edit it with a notice that it is wrong.

Unknown G. comments on "Deleting a selected answer" (3857)

Unknown G. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:37:44 -0700

I have just noticed that one of my old answers is embarrassingly wrong. I would really like to delete this answer, but unfortunately it was selected as the preferred answer. Would it be appropriate if I delete my answer and leave a comment to the OP?