Deleting files on Creative Cloud - does it really delete them?

Question

In the absence of Creative Cloud Connection to sync files, I have been replacing files with new versions by simply deleting the old one and uploading the newer version.  Since they are the same file, obviously they have the same file name on my hard disk.
However, Creative Cloud automatically appends a number to the end of the new file.  Attempts to rename it back to the original name just cause the number to increment forwards or backwards to the next number.  It really seems as if the original file is still there, just invisible.
Presumably this limitation will disappear with the release of Creative Cloud Connection, but I wonder why it is there in the first place.  If it remains, it's going to be a real pain.  Will it result in the synced files on your hard disk also having their names changed, or perhaps even being duplicated?
In case any of this wasn't clear, here's an example:
Upload a file, let's say it's called Erik.  Now delete it from Creative Cloud and upload it again.  The new file will be called Erik 1.  Try to rename it back to Erik, and watch it change to Erik 2.  Further attempts to change it back to Erik result in it switching between Erik 1 and Erik 2 repeatedly.  The system will not allow you to rename it to the previously deleted filename Erik.

Answer 1

Deletion is a two stage process. First you Trash the file then you Permanently delete it.
In the same row as you used to Trash the file there is a drop-down combo box to the right. After trashing the file switch from All to Deleted and you will be able to Permanently Delete the file.
I will also investigate the issue you are describing in the last paragraph.