How would you delete this question?

Answer 1

If I wanted to delete it, then I would choose the "permanently delete" option. However, that option is only available to a few people, and isn't something that we normally would choose to do. If we know a question will be asked again, for instance, it is much more effective to "trash" the question, which keeps it (to prevent it from being asked again), but displays a generic answer for inappropriate questions.

If you have asked something that you don't want your name associated with, you can fill out the support form and get your username changed, so that no one recognizes it as you, or (if the question is inappropriate), we can trash the question so that people can't see the question and answer anymore.