Jetpilot Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sorry dont want to be some sort of crusader but questioning why the edit function is left on indefinitely? Imho there is no need to edit posts from days before unless you are knowingly trying to misrepresent something you have said. Anyone else have any thoughts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I find it useful and can foresee lots of uses for it. Not sure why you want to limit functionality, I can almost guarantee if you remove it someone would want it back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 I find it useful and can foresee lots of uses for it. Not sure why you want to limit functionality, I can almost guarantee if you remove it someone would want it back. i have edited many posts, either they havent read correctly or i have spelled something wrong, left a word out etc, but that is within minutes of writing it, i have no idea why anyone would want to revisit a post made days/weeks before to change what they have written entirely. As on another forum i use, the edit function is only available for ltd time for mistakes to be corrected, i think its a day only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's especially useful when you sell stuff to be able to go back and edit the title bar to "Now Sold" or something, saves people looking at stuff which isn't available any more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) It's especially useful when you sell stuff to be able to go back and edit the title bar to "Now Sold" or something, saves people looking at stuff which isn't available any more All you need is to notify a moderator. The problem, which I believe Jetpilot is referring to, is that its open to abuse. I have noticed one instance today that was not in forum spirit at all. Edited May 20, 2014 by Neilp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Updating attendance lists if you are organising events. Updating photos in your own threads Updating relevant content. Just because a tool can be abused doesn't mean it should be removed, seems rather excessive. If you think something looks a little odd raise it to the mods but I can guarantee if it's removed people would find they need it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I'm going to go and edit all my posts now just to annoy you Jetpilot Edited May 20, 2014 by Ekona 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I'm going to go and edit all my posts now just to annoy you Jetpilot :lol: Edited May 20, 2014 by ZEUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's especially useful when you sell stuff to be able to go back and edit the title bar to "Now Sold" or something, saves people looking at stuff which isn't available any more All you need is to notify a moderator. The problem, which I believe Jetpilot is referring to, is that its open to abuse. I have noticed one instance today that was not in forum spirit at all. Report it please Neil or contact a mod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I think that for 99% of the time this forum really doesn't need to do that, I can't remember the last time I was asked to do anything about adverse re editing and I'm a little surprised that you feel the need to make an issue of it because of those reasons. As has already been said, we have a perfectly good reporting system and everyone has the ability to contact a moderator if they wish to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I'm going to go and edit all my posts now just to annoy you Jetpilot Please do and plant a little something in each one just for Dblock Edited May 20, 2014 by Flex 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 may need to edit the end of your first line Graham sorry i had to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Edit? Edit my edit...... Edited May 20, 2014 by Wasso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 there isnt a time limit we can set for the edit button. We can take it away from members if you prefer so only team members will be able to edit posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm going to go and edit all my posts now just to annoy you Jetpilot No need for editing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm going to go and edit all my posts now just to annoy you Jetpilot No need for editing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Edit function on Tapatalk seems to be fubar, keep getting error 222 ? Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Error 2222 would edit my post but...... Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I recall some pretty shocking 'editing' incidents over the years but like the 'other forum' they shall remain unspoken lest we give the evil power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Error 2222 would edit my post but...... Sent from the golf club... I get the exact same problem buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Is there a post edit history log available on IP Board? That way you could have the best of both worlds. Security that no one lies and flexibility for the users updating legitimate posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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