Edit Function

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-03-26 11:16pm

I have noticed that the edit function has been taken out.

Is there any way that it can be put back in, but be disable after like five minutes of posting?

The function at SCN is where, after 60 minutes of posting, only us mods can edit postings.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-26 11:16pm

It's disabled and that's that.

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-03-26 11:17pm

Nathan F wrote:I have noticed that the edit function has been taken out.

Is there any way that it can be put back in, but be disable after like five minutes of posting?

The function at SCN is where, after 60 minutes of posting, only us mods can edit postings.

It is annoying, but it is necessary. Someone may say something and then attempt to withdrawl what they said after saying it when confronted by it.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-26 11:18pm

jegs2 wrote:It is annoying, but it is necessary. Someone may say something and then attempt to withdrawl what they said after saying it when confronted by it.

People already have. Therefor it was decided that the edit function would be locked.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-03-26 11:19pm

Is there no way to just have a time limit here?

As I said, a short limit of, say, 5 minutes, would keep someone from withdrawing it just to say they didn't say it when confronted by it.

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2003-03-26 11:22pm

jegs2 wrote:It is annoying, but it is necessary. Someone may say something and then attempt to withdrawl what they said after saying it when confronted by it.

I agree, that practise is a dirty and demeaning tactic.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-03-26 11:26pm

Nathan F wrote:Is there no way to just have a time limit here?

As I said, a short limit of, say, 5 minutes, would keep someone from withdrawing it just to say they didn't say it when confronted by it.

There is a mod which you can install in order to do this, but I was reluctant to do it because it's quite complicated to install and whenever you modify the board software in any significant way, you run the risk of compromising the security of the code.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-03-26 11:27pm

I see no reason why a magic time limit would solve anything.

irishmick79 · Post by **irishmick79** » 2003-03-26 11:29pm

I would like to have at least a temporary edit function, so I can go back and edit any glaring format errors and grammatical errors, but actual content for messages I wouldn't want to edit. If I post something stupid, then hell, I post something stupid. There are worse things in life.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-03-26 11:31pm

I find it most annoying because I will post something, and then get to looking, and see a word or two that I forgot, reach up to hit the edit button, and, GAH, it isn't THERE! AAAHHH!!!

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-03-26 11:32pm

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, there IS the "preview" function, which not only allows you to see your own post ahead of time but also updates the "topic review" at the bottom of the post screen to show if you if anyone else has posted while you were composing your message.

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-03-26 11:33pm

I think the only times I've edited posts are to correct spelling mistakes that alter perception of the point or when I have made a mistake in calcs or similar.

Editing posts to win an arguement is low. And I was brought up on ASVS where you can't edit, and the blows are somewhere around the kneecaps with heavy bats.

irishmick79 · Post by **irishmick79** » 2003-03-26 11:34pm

I suppose the Preview function would have to do, but I will say that in the heat of battle sometimes it becomes too tempting to simply finish typing and hit the "submit" button....

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-03-26 11:37pm

Darth Wong wrote:At the risk of sounding like a broken record, there IS the "preview" function, which not only allows you to see your own post ahead of time but also updates the "topic review" at the bottom of the post screen to show if you if anyone else has posted while you were composing your message.

Every so often, my preview button acts as a post. Must be this darn Internet Explorer...

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-03-26 11:40pm

Personally I have this thing about typos...They drive me crazy. I cant stand looking at my posts and noticing a typo I had missed earlier.

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2003-03-26 11:43pm

I only edit to add something I forgot to say in. Either way, it's been abused to many fucking times. This is the only thing I remember from elementary school that actually happens in the real world. One person can ruin it for everyone. So while we have fucktards abusing the edit button, those that use it for the powers of good are punished the most. Oh well, deal with it. I like my imperfections anyways. If you can't say something and either back it up, or admit your wrong, then think twice about your post.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-26 11:43pm

Alyrium Denryle wrote:Personally I have this thing about typos...They drive me crazy. I cant stand looking at my posts and noticing a typo I had missed earlier.

So spell chek ur pots,!

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-03-27 12:19am

Stormbringer wrote:
Alyrium Denryle wrote:Personally I have this thing about typos...They drive me crazy. I cant stand looking at my posts and noticing a typo I had missed earlier.
So spell chek ur pots,!

As a result, I will nuke anyone who tries to nail anyone on this forum for typos and grammar errors.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-03-27 12:20am

Stormbringer wrote:So spell chek ur pots,!

Yu ca'nt mak em!!

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-27 12:25am

jegs2 wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:So spell chek ur pots,!
As a result, I will nuke anyone who tries to nail anyone on this forum for typos and grammar errors.

That was a joke. No one unleases Armageddon on this board with out a Horseman's say so.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-03-27 12:29am

Stormbringer wrote:That was a joke. No one unleases Armageddon on this board with out a Horseman's say so.

You're no fun...

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-03-27 12:36am

Stormbringer wrote:
jegs2 wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:So spell chek ur pots,!
As a result, I will nuke anyone who tries to nail anyone on this forum for typos and grammar errors.
That was a joke. No one unleases Armageddon on this board with out a Horseman's say so.

Mine was a joke. I don't actually possess a nuclear weapon.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-27 12:46am

RogueIce wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:That was a joke. No one unleases Armageddon on this board with out a Horseman's say so.
You're no fun...

I was trying to make a joke. Guess it didn't work too well.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-03-27 12:51am

Stormbringer wrote:I was trying to make a joke. Guess it didn't work too well.

Doesn't it just suck when you try to make a joke and it falls flat?

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2003-03-27 12:53am

I...thought it was funny.

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