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trof

(54,273 posts) Wed Feb 24, 2021, 08:02 PM Feb 2021

Is "self-deleted by author" redundant? [View all]

I mean, if it's 'self-deleted' doesn't it just stand to reason that the author deleted it?

Also, I'm always consumed by curiosity.
What was the post?
Why did you delete it?
We need answers.

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Is "self-deleted by author" redundant? [View all] trof Feb 2021 OP

it should state: Crazyleftie Feb 2021 #1

From the Department of Redundancy Department. trof Feb 2021 #8

As a senior I appreciate repeated reinforcing redundancies for clarity and memory IA8IT Feb 2021 #2

There's a fine line between redundancy Oldem Feb 2021 #3

take it up with the Department of Redundancy Department... dhill926 Feb 2021 #4

There is a government agency that oversees this issue SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #5

Exactly, trof! lillypaddle Feb 2021 #6

Self-deleted by my ghostwriter JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2021 #7

As the opposite to deleted by jurors or in the old days moderators question everything Feb 2021 #9