How Do I Stop Someone From Seeing A Message?

I sent a message earlier, but I regret it. How do I keep them from seeing it?

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Answer #1: Posted by ElderNoden on July 23rd, 2012 2:48 PM

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Unfortunately, once you click Send, its contents are not solely your jurisdiction anymore, so you can't prevent the other person seeing it.

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