We have updated this feature to make the can permanently delete setting visible to admins. This means you no longer need to contact the Discourse team or use the console to manage this setting.
However, we have added a few additional safeguards to make sure admins are completely aware of the risks of this feature:
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When you enable the
can permanently deletesetting, we present a modal that asks for your explicit confirmation that you understand the risks: -
After initially deleting a topic (which is “soft delete” that can be reversed via the Un-Delete Topic button), if you initiate the permanent deletion (i.e. click the Permanently delete button), we’ll present an additional confirmation modal that you must complete before proceeding:
Note: If the same admin is performing the soft delete and permanent delete, they still must wait 5 minutes between these actions.