Aug 22, 2014, 1:16 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Moderator must approve post / approval queue / my post doesn't show / is missing
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Moderator must approve post / approval queue / my post doesn't show / is missing
Sep 6, 2015, 3:41 pm
#61
Moderator: American AAdvantage
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We have merged your question into the existing thread on this subject. Please read the wiki (expandable, at the top of this page) to learn more.
In the meantime, we will check for moderated posts you may have in the queue.
Ah, yes, over in Travel Products! Your post has been released and is now visible.
Moderators are all volunteers, and it's quite possible the forum Moderator is out enjoying the U.S. Labor Day weekend; we hope you are too!
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Last edited by JDiver; Sep 6, 2015 at 3:49 pm
Oct 4, 2015, 2:48 pm
#62
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Hi,
This morning I posted in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ures-here.html - because it contained a couple of photos it was initially held for moderation. It was approved and appeared fairly quickly because a few other people commented on it.
However I edited it to correct some typos and I suspect it may have gone back into the moderation queue - but nearly 12 hours later it's still not re-appeared.
Please could someone check?
Thanks.
PS. Updated - post is now back. Many thanks
This morning I posted in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ures-here.html - because it contained a couple of photos it was initially held for moderation. It was approved and appeared fairly quickly because a few other people commented on it.
However I edited it to correct some typos and I suspect it may have gone back into the moderation queue - but nearly 12 hours later it's still not re-appeared.
Please could someone check?
Thanks.
PS. Updated - post is now back. Many thanks
Last edited by PaulEaston; Oct 5, 2015 at 6:21 am Reason: Updated
Oct 18, 2015, 1:49 pm
#63
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Why was my post deleted?
Why was my post deleted?
Did I violate a rule?
I thought I worded it well, and everything was truthful and posted in the correct section.
It was posted for a few minutes before it was removed.
The question was about United Airlines compensation and I posted it in:
FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
I was asking what to expect as an offer from the Airline due to a very delayed flight so I could understand if what they offer me is in-line with the norm.
I could read others that posted information about getting compensated for their flight delays, so why was mine removed?
I've never had to deal with a 29 hr delay and an in-flight turnaround, so I have no idea if I should accept whatever it is they offer.
Should I just accept whatever it is and shut up?
Did I violate a rule?
I thought I worded it well, and everything was truthful and posted in the correct section.
It was posted for a few minutes before it was removed.
The question was about United Airlines compensation and I posted it in:
FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
I was asking what to expect as an offer from the Airline due to a very delayed flight so I could understand if what they offer me is in-line with the norm.
I could read others that posted information about getting compensated for their flight delays, so why was mine removed?
I've never had to deal with a 29 hr delay and an in-flight turnaround, so I have no idea if I should accept whatever it is they offer.
Should I just accept whatever it is and shut up?
Oct 18, 2015, 2:12 pm
#64
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It may be under review since you're new. Moderators often review new poster's first few posts to avoid spammers and people just looking to have people plan trips for them (not saying this is you)
Oct 18, 2015, 5:38 pm
#65
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You might want to contact a UA moderator
I see that your post was moved to the thread in UA "consolidated compensation etc" but when I click on the last page tour post is not there, even though the forum title shows it was there as of 11:21 AM , so it may be a glitch.
Oct 18, 2015, 5:46 pm
#66
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I have already alerted the UA forum moderators.
P.S. The post is visible now.
P.S. The post is visible now.
Oct 18, 2015, 5:55 pm
#67
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As noted above, new member's first few posts are reviewed "prior to going live" and that's what happened with your post however, you then edited your post which in turn caused it to go under review again. I have approved the post so it is now visible. Sorry for the confusion and again, welcome to Flyertalk
goalie
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Oct 19, 2015, 12:09 am
#68
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Welcome to Flyertalk Steve Myers.
It sounds like your post has been resolved thanks to the efforts of fellow moderators ^
As this is about the technical side of posting, we'll relocate this query.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
It sounds like your post has been resolved thanks to the efforts of fellow moderators ^
As this is about the technical side of posting, we'll relocate this query.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
Oct 19, 2015, 8:13 am
#69
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Why was my post deleted?
Did I violate a rule?
I thought I worded it well, and everything was truthful and posted in the correct section.
It was posted for a few minutes before it was removed.
The question was about United Airlines compensation and I posted it in:
FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
I was asking what to expect as an offer from the Airline due to a very delayed flight so I could understand if what they offer me is in-line with the norm.
I could read others that posted information about getting compensated for their flight delays, so why was mine removed?
I've never had to deal with a 29 hr delay and an in-flight turnaround, so I have no idea if I should accept whatever it is they offer.
Should I just accept whatever it is and shut up?
Did I violate a rule?
I thought I worded it well, and everything was truthful and posted in the correct section.
It was posted for a few minutes before it was removed.
The question was about United Airlines compensation and I posted it in:
FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
I was asking what to expect as an offer from the Airline due to a very delayed flight so I could understand if what they offer me is in-line with the norm.
I could read others that posted information about getting compensated for their flight delays, so why was mine removed?
I've never had to deal with a 29 hr delay and an in-flight turnaround, so I have no idea if I should accept whatever it is they offer.
Should I just accept whatever it is and shut up?
We are sorry you had this problem, but your post, once made, was essentially made invisible and sent to a moderation queue for moderator approval; it was not deleted. please read the wiki post at the top of this page for further explanation.
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Last edited by JDiver; Nov 1, 2015 at 7:50 pm
Nov 1, 2015, 7:46 pm
#71
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It's an inconvenience, and we apologize, but you'd be amazed how much spam that requirement blocks.
It's more likely to be moderated if you have a link or an embedded photo, etc. in the post.
You'll soon be over where the spam blocking protocol will be a problem for you.
Mar 13, 2017, 10:47 am
#72
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Is there some sort of new protocol for sending posts to moderators before being posted, for established members (7+ year member with 3,000+ posts)? No web links or anything odd embedded...just happened today and took me by surprise.
Mar 13, 2017, 11:07 am
#73
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We have had one or two reports of this occurring recently.
Mar 14, 2017, 5:54 am
#74
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28030880-post47.html
Thanks!
Mar 14, 2017, 7:17 am
#75
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It was this post, which in the quoted text from a prior poster, does contain non-Roman characters:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28030880-post47.html
Thanks!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28030880-post47.html
Thanks!