Ed Anderson Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have noticed that sometimes the forum will let me edit my post and sometimes it won't. I just completed a somewhat complex post. Having submitted it, I see a typo that I would like to fix. But it won't let me edit. There is no edit button. I have refreshed the screen, gone to another thread and come back. But still, nothing. I am running Windows 7 and IE 8.0.7600 Doesn't happen all the time but it has come up a few times in my short participation on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've seen it stated that you have about 5 mins to make any changes, after which the "edit" link disappears. I've also seen statements that you can edit a post until somebody replies. It might be a combination of the two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Yes there are limits on how long you have to edit a post (not sure exactly what it is). Ed PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Anderson Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thanks guys. Each forum is different, so I wanted to undersand how this one works. While minor typos are not really a big deal, I might read a post I did an hour ago and see that I typed form instead of from. It bothers me, so I go back and fix it. Thanks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 More like 10 minutes, I guess. And the "until somebody replies" seems to be a red herring! It's now, what, 8 or 9 minutes since my earlier reply. I can see a reply after mine by Bruce, and I can also still see the "edit post" link on my earlier reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Well unless the tech guys have changed things without telling me, the system alwyas used to be that you could edit any post you made, without time limits, providing no-one had posted after you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Incidentally Ed and all, I am quite happy to edit any posts you make for typos etc if you simply PM me with the details ( include a live link please to the thread concerned ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Anderson Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thanks. Most are minor issues that can be left. In this case, in the propeller discussion, I realized, too late, that I had gone way off topic and wanted to completely change the post before anyone responded. That is what raised the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Anderson Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Posted by Timbo - Administrator on 03/04/2010 12:18:55:Well unless the tech guys have changed things without telling me, the system alwyas used to be that you could edit any post you made, without time limits, providing no-one had posted after you. Someone changed something as that does not seem to be the case anymore. In the prop dicussion you posted after me, and in fact you quoted me. Yet I was able to change "this" to the in the original. Go back and compare the quote to the original and you will see i fixed the gramatical error. I am no English teacher, but I do try.Edited By Ed Anderson on 03/04/2010 12:33:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 hello all iv'e noticed since day one that after my thread/post has been alive for aprox 30 min's......that's it i cant edit it as the facility has gone from the bar of the post.......sometimes when i look back at a post i have made earlier in the day...and see a spelling mistook...i wood like to change it......... ken anderson.......ne 1......(starting to Rain) 13.30.. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have emailed tech support to try and establish exactly what the situation is, and will post here when I find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I seem to recall them telling me it gives you 20 mins to edit after posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Ah well thats probably it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Confirmation just received 30 minutes after posting, then thats it. As stated of course moderators can alter any post indefinately, so just shout if there is a major need.I'll add something in about it in forum useage guidelines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Anderson Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thanks for the follow-up. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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