# Directly removing post does not utilize the Trust System?

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**Created:** [29. Januar 2015 um 01:14 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/directly-removing-post-does-not-utilize-the-trust-system/24553 "2015-01-29T01:14:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [29. Januar 2015 um 01:14 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/directly-removing-post-does-not-utilize-the-trust-system/24553/1 "2015-01-29T01:14:41Z")

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More of a request for clarification, but if a moderator deletes a post directly (via the delete button) because the post something we don’t want even hidden on the forum (like something obscene), does that simply not utilize the trust system?

> [@Understanding post flags in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/so-what-exactly-happens-when-you-flag/275):
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> bookmark This guide describes what happens when a post is flagged in a Discourse forum. It covers various flag scenarios, including single and multiple flags, along with their impacts on posts and users. This information is particularly relevant for administrators, moderators, and users with a high trust level. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users (Administrators and Moderators for some actions) Flagging posts is an essential moderation tool in Discourse forums. Flags help …

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