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LAS14

(15,499 posts) Wed Mar 4, 2026, 08:03 PM Wednesday

What does it mean when a message is autoremoved? nt

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What does it mean when a message is autoremoved? nt (Original Post) LAS14 Wednesday OP

It means a troll (newbie under 100 posts) has been "zapped" (deleted), permanently banned. hlthe2b Wednesday #1

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hlthe2b

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1. It means a troll (newbie under 100 posts) has been "zapped" (deleted), permanently banned.

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Wed Mar 4, 2026, 08:33 PM

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Typically when MIRT does so, but it could also be admins (EarlG or Elad) and almost always when they have multiple hidden posts in rapid succession.

The ban coincides with all their posts being autodeleted.

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