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Post by BearClause on Mar 31, 2006 19:08:24 GMT -5
I've occasionally found it convenient to delete a double post or to edit a spelling mistake or maybe add something that I forgot.
I don't see those options any more when I'm logged in. I'm assuming the board moderators can still do that.
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Post by BearClause on Mar 31, 2006 19:09:32 GMT -5
Or is it simply disabled after some set time? I just noticed that I had the option of modifying or deleting the original post in this thread.
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Post by Odin on Apr 1, 2006 13:29:41 GMT -5
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Post by OverAndUnder on Apr 12, 2006 16:54:11 GMT -5
In case it matters, I strongly oppose eliminating the ability to correct posts beyond an hour.
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Post by Odin on Apr 12, 2006 17:51:03 GMT -5
In case it matters, I strongly oppose eliminating the ability to correct posts beyond an hour. Tell me more. Make a suggestion for change. It's saved me a great deal of 'moderating tasks' since this has been implemented, so I appreciate it, but am not convinced of it. |
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Post by BearClause on Apr 14, 2006 17:57:33 GMT -5
In case it matters, I strongly oppose eliminating the ability to correct posts beyond an hour. Tell me more. Make a suggestion for change. It's saved me a great deal of 'moderating tasks' since this has been implemented, so I appreciate it, but am not convinced of it. I remember someone posting something of a more or less personal nature about me, only to delete the entire post at a later date. The deletion didn't remove any of responses that hinted at the same allegation though. It wasn't anything particularly scandalous, but I'd still say what was mentioned was way out of context. I have no problem with it now. This is a feature of several message boards I've used. |
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Post by gobears on Jun 2, 2006 15:18:13 GMT -5
I wanted to make an adjustment after posting later on one evening and when I logged on in the morning, it had been like 10 hours...and I couldn't....
I would like 24 hours....if you are considering a change.
Somtimes when I post, the words I use convey what I want to say as the thoughts are spinning in my brain.
However 8-10 hours later when I get on again, and read what I posted, those same words now convey another impression that I didn't mean...
At least 24 hours would allow that kind of clarification.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2006 9:35:44 GMT -5
Odin, what are the advantages of this change?
Bearclause, I'm pretty sure the moderators can still edit...
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Post by Odin on Jun 5, 2006 12:33:34 GMT -5
I've extended the time period to make changes to 12-hours. I may shorten that.
The advantages are mostly for me, checking logs, etc. However, it preserves the 'archive' of posts on this forum by doing it this way, as well.
My experience is that after 8 hours or so, the damage is already done, so I'll likely drop it back down. We'll see what happens.
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Post by The Bofa on the Sofa on Jun 10, 2006 11:23:15 GMT -5
The main reason for this type of change is because on an active discussion board, you don't want people changing posts when there have been responses to it. If nothing else, it can lead to some very confusing dialogue, because statements end up being in response to comments that don't exist anymore.
You obviously want to allow posters to correct mistakes they make, but you don't want to them to go back and change statements and then claim they never said them.
If you say something in the heat of the moment at night, and regret it in the morning after being taken over the coals, the proper approach is to give a new post explaining that you understand you were wrong, as opposed to editing or deleting your original.
The one hour limit is not unreasonable.
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Post by Odin on Jul 14, 2006 12:48:35 GMT -5
I decided to shorten the time allowed to modify posts again, strictly for administrative reasons. It is now back to 2 hours from initial posting.
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