Is there anyway to turn this thing off? There are times when I (and others) make a post and want to edit it later but that stupid edit timer doesnt allow you to so we have to double post. It sucks.
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No never. And, since you asked, there is no edit response time at all now!
NOW, BOW!
Ok, just kidding. I may have the power but if I actually used it, my husband would put me in the dog house.
It does seem like a reasonable response. What could be the ramifications? If we ever go back to older posts, it would be nice to know they are intact as opposed to edited at a later date.
I think a couple hours would be sufficient. Along the lines of Erika's concerns, it would be hard to keep the integrity of a thread if people were allowed unlimited edit time.
Can edit time be different for different forums? The training log is where I would most like to see the ability to correct mistakes, and keep things clean. Or someway to give thread starters more control in that forum in case they missed a workout, put a wrong date, whatever?
I think the response timer is irrelevant, I think it's set up, and so it should be, that once a response is given, you can no longer edit.
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Originally posted by jruck37: What's the current Edit Response Time?
I think a couple hours would be sufficient. Along the lines of Erika's concerns, it would be hard to keep the integrity of a thread if people were allowed unlimited edit time.
What do you mean by the integrity of a thread? Sometimes people post things that they regret sometimes people make errors. The former could stop flames the latter is just convenient and doesnt clutter up the board with double posts.
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"When you begin to believe nothing is heavy, all weights become light." -Rossbow
"Just remember, somewhere there is a little Chinese girl warming up with your max."-Jim Convroy
"It's a round hole, dammit. Everyone fits."--Anonymous Mod at Strengthmill
I think the current window is 10-20 minutes. Not really sure. I know that I don't want unlimited edit times. What she means by integrity of a thread is that if you are truly going to maintain a "thread" or a line of thought, editing a post that changes the entire context of its original meaning could make the rest of the thread not make sense.
I can't make the edit windows different for each sub-forum. If you do with to edit something just contact a mod in that sub-forum and request that they edit. I will get on my admin control panel and toy around with this... See if I can extend it a little. I won't disable it though. If something is that bad, contact a mod. Otherwise, consider what you are saying a little more before hitting the post button. Like in real life, once its out there, its out there.
I think the current time is 10 minutes. Correct?
I concur on the usefulness of response time being longer. Sometime I just posted some crappy grammar or unclear statements which, upon further reflection, Iwant to make more clear. A bit longer would be nice. Sometimes, I get locked out while I've been editing, then my work is for naught.
Originally posted by Chris Correia: I think the current time is 10 minutes. Correct?
I concur on the usefulness of response time being longer. Sometime I just posted some crappy grammar or unclear statements which, upon further reflection, Iwant to make more clear. A bit longer would be nice. Sometimes, I get locked out while I've been editing, then my work is for naught.
This is what Im talking about.
I dont think what youre suggesting would happen given how it doesnt happen on other boards with unlimited editing times.
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"When you begin to believe nothing is heavy, all weights become light." -Rossbow
"Just remember, somewhere there is a little Chinese girl warming up with your max."-Jim Convroy
"It's a round hole, dammit. Everyone fits."--Anonymous Mod at Strengthmill
I raised the limit from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. Have fun editing! BTW, if you really do need something changed or removed make a request to the mods of that forum. If it is reasonable, then they will happily edit the post for you.
GQ, is there a specific post you would like for me to edit for you now?
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By the way, I think that was a great idea GQ and thanks to JP for making the change!
Originally posted by Jean-Paul: GQ, is there a specific post you would like for me to edit for you now?
No its not terribly important anymore, but I just find it annoying as others do when posts try to get edited and then the timer runs out.
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"When you begin to believe nothing is heavy, all weights become light." -Rossbow
"Just remember, somewhere there is a little Chinese girl warming up with your max."-Jim Convroy
"It's a round hole, dammit. Everyone fits."--Anonymous Mod at Strengthmill
quote:Originally posted by Jean-Paul: GQ, is there a specific post you would like for me to edit for you now?
No its not terribly important anymore, but I just find it annoying as others do when posts try to get edited and then the timer runs out. [/quote]Hey gee, how about a 'thanks for responding to my request JP, and for the offer to go back and edit my old posts'.
Gracias JP for the additional time. I find I had the same issues in a few forums as well (I'm spelling anal). 40 mins is more than enough time.
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