deleting old topics

I'm starting up my game again and I want to delete old topics can I do that or are they on there forever

If you delete the first post of a thread they are removed. If you delete specific posts in a thread, they are removed from the thread for everyone but the poster (you) as they are considered a soft delete. If you are serious about not wanting any of the older threads, there are a few options. First option is to copy the game, except the forum. You will then have to repost all the threads you wish to keep. Second option is to just copy the posts you want to keep then delete the first post of the threads you do not wish to keep.

Thanks Pat S. I have  another question: do I need to copy then delete the game to delete old players?

I replied to your pm.

Awesome Pat thanks a million 

You're welcomed.