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Ike 02-19-2006 06:37 PM

New edit limit has got to go.
 
Not being able to edit a post after 2 minutes is plain silly. I could see making a limit of 30 or 60 minutes but 2 minutes is way too small.

Gomez 02-19-2006 06:39 PM

Huh? Whats the deal? Can't edit after 2 minutes??!!

juikster 02-19-2006 07:14 PM

I agree that more time is needed. :)

tiggerlee 02-19-2006 10:36 PM

I think the whole time concept is a bit ridiculous anyway. How's that gonna work in the For Sale section? Is the thread starter gonna have to contact a mod to edit the price? :scratchhe

tiggerlee 02-19-2006 10:39 PM

Damn! See I was gonna edit that post but my times up! :mad:

I guess this means we can't delete our posts either? Someone splain please

dupa12345 02-19-2006 10:42 PM

absolutely pointless .. what are we logging our post to the T now?

IZoomZoomI 02-20-2006 12:11 AM

I don't get how editing a post could be a bad thing enough for them to get rid of it. Practical function, will be missed.

tiggerlee 02-20-2006 12:13 AM

Makes no sense.

Ike 02-20-2006 12:37 AM


Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
I don't get how editing a post could be a bad thing enough for them to get rid of it. Practical function, will be missed.

I've had more than a few people say really nasty things to me or post nasty photchops only to edit them a few minutes laster knowing the chances of them getting caught by mods is minimal. That's the only reasoning behind it I can think of. I've got a thick enough skin and can handle it moreso than not being able to edit a mistake I made in a post after 2+ minutes.

tiggerlee 02-20-2006 01:02 AM


Originally Posted by Ike
I've had more than a few people say really nasty things to me or post nasty photchops only to edit them a few minutes laster knowing the chances of them getting caught by mods is minimal. That's the only reasoning behind it I can think of.


I sure hope there's better reasoning behind it than that.

Mugatu 02-20-2006 06:40 AM

yes, i highly doubt this whole fiasco is based on instances solely with you, Ike.

moRotorMotor 02-20-2006 09:14 AM

The one thing I love about the edit button is the fact I could correct any mistakes or typos that I could have missed. Now with that gone. We all look like horrible spellers. Yay.

Razpewton 02-20-2006 09:19 AM

phwew.....here I thought they were just harassing ME more. The reduced time to edit a post will only generate more posts. If a person cannot edit their posts, the will only create another post to correct a previous one.

When will my ability to view pictures be restored? You never told me what that was a punishment for.....will you at least tell me how long this restriction will remain?

When I say "you" I mean ANYBODY.

It makes it difficult to keep the members directory updated.

rkostolni 02-20-2006 09:32 AM

Wow, who thought time limiting the edit feature would be a good idea? That's a horrible idea. What benefit is there? This really needs to be changed back. Just look at all the unhappy forum users.

rkostolni 02-20-2006 09:34 AM

Could an administrator please explain the purpose of this new policy?

adrian-1 02-20-2006 09:38 AM


The administrator has specified that you can only edit messages for 2 minutes after you have posted. This limit has expired, so you must contact the administrator to make alterations on your message.
Above is the error msg I get... Just contact an admin EVERY time you want to edit/delete a post. :wallbash:

That sux.

Tirminyl 02-20-2006 09:42 AM

Wow, that is stupid. I am pretty sure I will find some errors in this post 2 minutes after I post it so I will be contacting an admin to edit my post.

Razpewton 02-20-2006 09:43 AM

wow...I don't get that error message......I get this one. :rofl:


The administrator has specified that you can only edit messages for 2 minutes after you have posted. This limit has expired, so you must contact the administrator to make alterations on your message. But don't count on it. You're a pain in the ass and none of the administrators like you.

khtm 02-20-2006 10:35 AM

Why the heck is there an edit time limit at all?

In that case there should also be a posting time limit. Like when someone starts a thread you only have 5 minutes to post in it until it's closed. That makes a lot of sense and would definitely benefit this forum. :rolleyes:

zoom44 02-20-2006 11:20 AM

there was some discussion a little bit agop that there already was a time limit. a mod asked what it was. i dont remember there being talk about a new limit. ill bring it up to the other mods.

Nemesis8 02-20-2006 11:31 AM

Thanks - It makes sense to go back to the old setup. How will group buys work if you cannot update the initial group buy post? Or, how about RP being able to update his first post with the final words about the blower when it is ready?

rotarygod 02-20-2006 11:50 AM

It was a new one on me. There are several of the mods that don't like it as well. We'll see what we can do.

RedSheDevil 02-20-2006 11:56 AM

OK wait a minute ... our ENTIRE EVOLV-Chicago Meet thread is based on me editing the first post to keep the meets up in the first post. If this is the way it will stay, you will only force us to use another forum to keep our meets in. THAT would be very sad, as I like this forum and would really like to stay here as our home base.

Please count my vote for NOT ACCEPTABLE ... and it has nothing to do with correcting spelling errors. Please please please look into this.

Adamrotor 02-20-2006 12:06 PM

We want edit back :)

joyridevr6 02-20-2006 12:11 PM

I am with redshedevil (she is our leader and if we do not do as she says we are beaten) this is a stupid change. The ability to edit posts is an essential tool for many people on this forum. I don't understand the motivation for this change and it still has not been explained to us.


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