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***Sharkû*** · 10-02-2004, 02:36 PM

I heartily second Heren's addition: links can be updated, moved, deleted, whatever; but if you post the name of the thread, things are going to be somewhat easier in future occasions.

As for the unnecessary editing of posts, I can only remind you all that the ability to edit your posts is a privilege, not a right. I know boards which have the feature disabled because there have been cases of members posting something which went too far, only to have them remove it later and play innocent. Admittedly, those boards were less well moderated and the users far less well behaved than ours, but I do think any step towards that extreme is a bad one.
I'm not saying all edits need a reason, especially if the changes aren't substantial. However, I'd also say that anything you have to change or improve can and should be posted in a second post. This would definitely go for cases where you change your mind, have a new idea, or want to phrase something better.

HerenIstarion · 10-06-2004, 11:40 PM

Vraiment, vous avez raison, monsieur Sharkû

There is no such a need, indeed. I was beeing overly severe in this respect. Let me modify my demand

:

If the edit you are going to make is prior to posted answers to your original post, go ahead without explanations. Per instance:

24-01-05 6:00 PM Original Post
24-01-05 6:30 PM Edit
24-01-05 7:00 PM Post #2

No reason required - it is obvious that post #2 addresses the issues raised by Original Post and Edit together

On the other hand:

24-01-05 6:00 PM Original Post
24-01-05 8:00 PM Edit
24-01-05 7:00 PM Post #2

In that case, it is better to give reason.

cheers

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10-02-2004, 02:36 PM	#1
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	I heartily second Heren's addition: links can be updated, moved, deleted, whatever; but if you post the name of the thread, things are going to be somewhat easier in future occasions. As for the unnecessary editing of posts, I can only remind you all that the ability to edit your posts is a privilege, not a right. I know boards which have the feature disabled because there have been cases of members posting something which went too far, only to have them remove it later and play innocent. Admittedly, those boards were less well moderated and the users far less well behaved than ours, but I do think any step towards that extreme is a bad one. I'm not saying all edits need a reason, especially if the changes aren't substantial. However, I'd also say that anything you have to change or improve can and should be posted in a second post. This would definitely go for cases where you change your mind, have a new idea, or want to phrase something better.

10-06-2004, 11:40 PM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	I'm not saying all edits need a reason Vraiment, vous avez raison, monsieur Sharkû There is no such a need, indeed. I was beeing overly severe in this respect. Let me modify my demand : If the edit you are going to make is prior to posted answers to your original post, go ahead without explanations. Per instance: 24-01-05 6:00 PM Original Post 24-01-05 6:30 PM Edit 24-01-05 7:00 PM Post #2 No reason required - it is obvious that post #2 addresses the issues raised by Original Post and Edit together On the other hand: 24-01-05 6:00 PM Original Post 24-01-05 8:00 PM Edit 24-01-05 7:00 PM Post #2 In that case, it is better to give reason. cheers __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!