Content Moves FAQs

Sometimes community moderators find it necessary to move or remove content during their efforts to keep the community organized and productive. Here are some frequently asked questions concerning content moves.

What are the reasons my message might be moved?

• Most often messages are moved because they were posted in the wrong area of the community. For example, a Mathcad question posted on the Welcome & How-To's board would be moved the Mathcad discussion board where it would be more likely to get a response.
• On occasion, a message has to be moved or edited because it violates our Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.
• Outdated information may be removed and archived.
• Rarely, a large number of posts are moved due to a restructuring of the community. For example two related boards might be merged.

Will I be able to find a topic I was following if it is moved? 

Yes. If you are subscribed to a conversation, your subscription will remain, and links to the conversation will still work after the move. This does not apply if your topic/reply was removed from the public forum.

Will I be notified if my message is moved?

Yes. The moderator will send you a Private Message if your topic was moved, together with the link where you can now find your post. This does not apply in case it was removed from the public forum.

You will also receive and e-mail to notify you of a new Private Message.

How do I report a topic that needs to be moved?

If you come across a question posted in the wrong place you can let a moderator know with the "Report" button available on the 3 dots menu on a topic/reply.