techie_007
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mods..how bout simply converting this into a poll? then you can see what people prefer, the new method or the old one 
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Renegade said:
Theretically yes, but who would go through the hassle ?..not as easy as check all posts (this isn't your inbox after all is it) & hit delete, no, you would have to individually go through and do it to all of them. The downside of timing out edits certainly means your posts are up there for posterity and you *do* consequently relinquish any control over them.
But this is balanced with downsides of *disallowing* edits (after a period) and after this discussion might over all be the better choice as the emerging (or is it already a given) consensus shows. I did google around and some boards also have the same policy.
I don't usually think too much when i post, i might be in the middle of something else and [strike]a few[/strike] many times can be totally impulsive, doubt if its any different with others. It's that freedom to post what u want, whenever that makes this a better discussion medium than any other means, often times on topics that don't really make for engaging or even polite conversation IRL.
It's common with some of the more technical arguments that you spot problems later on and this is why an edit maybe be good to have. Granted if its abused (and chances are it was in the past and badly so ) then it works against everything else
A hr i suppose is good enough compromise given the above.
Kumar said:
Me against scrapping option of unlimited edits
I also agree with blr_p that posts should belong to individuals and they should be allowed to say whatever they want (till they are doing so in a civilized manner) and should be allowed to change their statement if they wish to do so.
But what I want is transparency in whole procedure. If a user changes his statement/stance it should be transparent. One should be able to refute/change his statement but he should not be able to make his earlier posts disappear.
Strikethrough is what I wish for
zhopudey said:Why do you need unlimited edits for that?You could always make a new post to state your change of mind.
It just feels more appropriate and right if you edit your post on first page rather than saying the same thing in a different post on the fourth page of the thread.
Also, you feel good when you can strikethrough/blur/delete or simply vanish something that you have said/did erroneously and now ashamed you wish to put the record straight
Party Monger
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Strike through would look fugly..Looks matter u know..:lol:
How abt we just keep the limit to 3 days??
That would be good enough i think..Will also keep the destructive lil boy theory at bay..
How abt we just keep the limit to 3 days??
That would be good enough i think..Will also keep the destructive lil boy theory at bay..
zhopudey
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3 days! :S A popular thread can easily run into 5-6 pages in 3 days. Who would care to read an edited post on the 1st page then?
Why can't people just be more responsible while posting? The one hour edit window is more than enough to correct any minor factual/spelling mistake that might have occurred.
Why can't people just be more responsible while posting? The one hour edit window is more than enough to correct any minor factual/spelling mistake that might have occurred.
... a really difficult and controversial topic.... I also agree that posts belong to the individual... BUT there has to be some sort of checks and balances or accountability. I propose as before 1 hour of unlimited edits (or maybe a little longer would be ok)... then after that, one has to give a reason for the edits. This way a mistake can be corrected, but to go back and make edits later require a little thought and must be accounted for.
I belong to a forum called Erodov, Inc. which is similar to TE. I've been editing posts there for a while now and quite like their classification of threads especially their storage section.
Shripad
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The posts, articles are the property of the user. They cannot be misused or replicated without his permission.
That in anyway does not mean he is free to do anything with his posts. A forum is basically a collection of conversation and information shared. And TE is a platform provided to you for the same. These things are posted on TE by the user which directly means he has willingly posted his thoughts here. And they become part of TE database.
And everyone is accountable for anything he says. Limited edit times to correct the mistakes is fine. it takes much less time to read than write. You have an hour to correct your mistakes. Ok 90-120 mins will still be fine. But I strongly believe in accountability of one's words. You cannot take back what you say in public, word spoken is spoken. You can change your views, but what you spoke is like an arrow. its gone, its you who delivered it in right frame of mind ( and if you are not, then you shouldnt be posting ). And this is where question of unlimited edits comes. This is basically allowing you to go back on anything you have ever said be it 2 days back or 2 years back which is IMHO just pointless in forum.
If there is genuine reason for update, we are here. The section that really need unlimited edits are reviews, guides and articles section where permission was alreadyto the person who wrote the review or guide.
That was perfect.
Just my 2 cents.
That in anyway does not mean he is free to do anything with his posts. A forum is basically a collection of conversation and information shared. And TE is a platform provided to you for the same. These things are posted on TE by the user which directly means he has willingly posted his thoughts here. And they become part of TE database.
And everyone is accountable for anything he says. Limited edit times to correct the mistakes is fine. it takes much less time to read than write. You have an hour to correct your mistakes. Ok 90-120 mins will still be fine. But I strongly believe in accountability of one's words. You cannot take back what you say in public, word spoken is spoken. You can change your views, but what you spoke is like an arrow. its gone, its you who delivered it in right frame of mind ( and if you are not, then you shouldnt be posting ). And this is where question of unlimited edits comes. This is basically allowing you to go back on anything you have ever said be it 2 days back or 2 years back which is IMHO just pointless in forum.
If there is genuine reason for update, we are here. The section that really need unlimited edits are reviews, guides and articles section where permission was alreadyto the person who wrote the review or guide.
That was perfect.
Just my 2 cents.
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