Can't edit my previous posts in my own thread

Oscar of Markoz · 13-05-2006, 06:48 PM

Hi there
I have posted up a thread in the Projects section and I can't get back in to edit my previous posts. I want to change the links to my pics as they are now hosted on a different host. But I can't find the option to edit my posts.

Thanks
Oscar

Laminge · 13-05-2006, 06:53 PM

Oscar

There is a time period set where one can edit their own posts.

Please either create another post with the relevant links or send one of the admins or moderators a PM and we will change the posts as requested.

Thanks

rodderz · 13-05-2006, 06:53 PM

Oscar, PM me the links and what post you want them put in, and I'll add it into them if you want

Falcon Freak · 13-05-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

There is a time period set where one can edit their own posts.

Why is there a time limit? How long is this time limit?

FF

Laminge · 13-05-2006, 07:16 PM

The time limit is in place to ensure that information is not changed at random. 20 minutes I believe

Oscar of Markoz · 13-05-2006, 07:26 PM

Thanks rodderz, I'll sort out my info and pass it onto you later on. Thanks for that, I appreciate it

Black XR6 · 13-05-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Freak

Why is there a time limit? How long is this time limit?

FF

Imagine a "discussion" that follows logical lines. One side is made to look a fool or something so the other side just edits their original post. It could go on forever with each side making changes to posts that were originally posted days ago.

svo347 · 13-05-2006, 09:47 PM

This is old news people come on...

Black XR6 · 13-05-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

This is old news people come on...

What was the point of this? The thread was posted today!

LUXO_8 · 13-05-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Black XR6

What was the point of this? The thread was posted today!

old news that you can only edit for 20 mins, not that this thread is old news......

svo347 · 13-05-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Black XR6

What was the point of this? The thread was posted today!

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Black XR6 · 13-05-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

old news that you can only edit for 20 mins, not that this thread is old news......

Hahahaha, Oh, the shame!

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Falcon Freak · 13-05-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

old news that you can only edit for 20 mins, not that this thread is old news......

Some of us were not aware of the 20 minute time limit. So it is new news for us.

FF

Oscar of Markoz · 14-05-2006, 11:33 AM

Obviously I wasn't aware as Iam able to edit on many other forums. This is the only one Iam a member of that has a time limit.

LimeGlaze · 07-07-2006, 04:11 PM

is it possible to have a permanent editing feature in one section only - classifieds? I often add and remove items for sale or wanted as I buy or sell to keep the first post up to date, and concise. the ability to edit would also reduce the bumping of ads that don't need it (ie, infoming of a sale)?

LUXO_8 · 07-07-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LimeGlaze

is it possible to have a permanent editing feature in one section only - classifieds? I often add and remove items for sale or wanted as I buy or sell to keep the first post up to date, and concise. the ability to edit would also reduce the bumping of ads that don't need it (ie, infoming of a sale)?

you private message a moderator with the changes that you want made and they do it for you....

LimeGlaze · 07-07-2006, 04:35 PM

Sounds like taking two steps back to make one forward - I'm sure mods have better things to do with their net time, and surely we can be trusted to mod our own posts in this section?!

Is the facility there to allow it, regardless of whether it is enacted or not?

wulos · 07-07-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LimeGlaze

Sounds like taking two steps back to make one forward - I'm sure mods have better things to do with their net time, and surely we can be trusted to mod our own posts in this section?!

Is the facility there to allow it, regardless of whether it is enacted or not?

Some food for thought. Just say you wished to buy a product off a said member for a certain price, and later they edited their price lists. There has been a number of instances of the internet being used for 'scams' like this.
We put these measures in place in an attempt to prevent AFF from being used in such scams, although as you point out it does mean more work for the moderation team.

LUXO_8 · 07-07-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wulos

, although as you point out it does mean more work for the moderation team.

im sure our friendly moderation team dont mind mate......afterall its part of their job.......

LimeGlaze · 07-07-2006, 08:12 PM

I don't value that argument as a valid reason for the current setup though - aside example of the person out there to scam. Everyone has a right to alter their price for their goods offered - mostly it's an alteration lower than the original price, the fact that you can't simply alter your first post to not only adjust price, but also include infomation that may be beneficial to buyers, or frequently asked further down a thread, to me is a step backwards. I've never bought or sold anything with out either calling, PM'ing or emailling for confirmation of price, location and freight details, so there other ways of covering your backside from unexpected price fluctuations. Having said that, I don't think a person who quotes a price higher than asking price will do too good on the internet these days, given the acid tongues of some uses either?! I quote Ferris Bueller - "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it!"

I will also admit, I've never included prices in my threads, but I'm quite happy to forward a PM or email with contact details for me, and price to the buyer, surely a messege from a seller with those things set as they have typed them should be sufficient protection, along with a bit of common sense when buying in a situation where you can't exchange goods for payment instantly?!

I'd also put forward a proposition that being unable to edit posts can help spread misinfomation. I've had it happen once - when discussing a FWD to RWD conversion on another forum - went into great detail about how to do it, and forgot to mention the block I'd used. I logged off, went to bed and then came back next day to half a page of conflicting arguments for and against. I adjusted the first post with an edit (and cited why I had edited it) and everyone in Smurfland was happy again! I think we'll all agree, a concise introductory post to a thread is so much easier to read and follow than a thread of several pages where you have to wade through the dribble to get the good info?

I'm not ****ty at the situation, but I can see that it can be done better, so I welcome your replies and commnets

wulos · 07-07-2006, 09:00 PM

I didn't realise that I was supposed to arguing a for or against case. You asked why we have adopted the policy that we have(in time limiting when a post can be edited) & I provided you with one of the reasons.
In furtherance to this - an edited post does not show up as a new post which means that users that use the view new posts feature will not know if a post has been edited since they last read it.
I will however put your 'suggestion' to the other administration team members for deliberation.