gistfile1.py

def convert_overloaded_post(request):
    """
    Convert a POST method with a hidden field
    named _method to a PUT or a DELETE
    """
    request._load_post_and_files()
    if request.method == "POST":
        if hasattr(request.POST, "_method"):
                if request.POST["_method"] == "PUT":
                        request.method = "PUT"
                        request.PUT = request.POST

                elif request.POST["_method"] == "DELETE":
                        request.method = "DELETE"

        return request