'Flagging a Post'

[Cleoriff]

Hi All

This may seem a silly question to regular posters but I often see the expression used 'I have flagged this

post',used mainly when you want to bring something to the attention of Forum staff.

How exactly do you flag a post?

I have looked in the Option box to the right of the posts and am unable to see anything there.

I do see 'Report inappropriate content' and I understand that. However sometimes the OP needs help with 

other problems and it is that particular issue I am asking about.

Thanks all.

[Anonymous]

You're welcome @Cleoriff

The inappropriate button has superseded the red flag option.

I'm sure Toby will clarify.

[Cleoriff]

And just for clarification...whilst we wait for @Toby ....

1) If you see something that rings alarm bells such as a poster using 'bad' language OR posting account

    details/email address you would click on Report Inappropriate content ...(I got that bit)

2) If someone needs 'technical' help and you are unable to give it, you would @mention someone who could?

3)  And finally...the expression 'I have flagged this post' means you have actually clicked the 'report' button

   (purely because there is NO red flag?).....

[adamtemp64]

@Cleoriff correct

[Anonymous]

Spot on.

[Cleoriff]

@adamtemp64and @Anonymous ...You see?...only took me a good 2 hrs! I got there in the end

ermmm...eventually!

[adamtemp64]

@Toby re red falg in t&c http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Discussions-Feedback/Website-bugs-or-errors/m-p/405382#M30725 over a year ago and previously in other threads

[Toby]

Hi guys,

The 'Red flag' is system is gone as you have correctly ascertained. I'll make sure the Ts & Cs are edited accordingly.

While you may see comments such as 'I have flagged this' I have said a few times to members that this is not always the best idea. If say, a member is having a very frustrating issue and has used bad language or insults, saying that the post has been flagged usually exacerbates these situations regardless of the good intention, causing more admin work for the moderators or myself. If you use the 'Inappropriate content button, we'll get round to it and assess which action needs to be taken, so posting that you have done so on these occasions does not make a difference to the outcome.

On the other hand, saying it when a member posts their number (i.e. something that is not inappropriate, but is instead a mishap) is a great idea, as it lets the member know that other members are looking out for them.

I hope that all makes sense

[Anonymous]

100%

Thanks @Toby

[Cleoriff]

Well well well...all I can say is...Good going Cleo!

It seems by me asking my so called dumbo question, I have not only highlighted something that needed

changing in Forum T&C's, but more importantly, I now know what the heck I am doing!

Seriously, thanks all once again

[anticpated]

I want a tartan flag for specific days of the year.