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Edit button please!

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Baconyum · 05/05/2016 00:36

We need an edit facility!

I've seen on other posts on this subject you don't want people editing in such a way as to change the meaning of what they said but...

1 I think most mners and HQ would call them on that (it could even be made reason for a 'formal warning')

2 it could be timed eg 5 MIN only

3 I know you have the preview function but

A I don't always notice even if I preview
B most of us CBA to preview every single post!
C preview doesn't always work, I've posted small posts I've previewed and no SPAG errors only to post and SPAG errors appear

4 not having an edit button means thread flow interrupted by people

A misunderstanding a post due to SPAG errors
B people having to post to correct and explain what their post SHOULD have said

5 it's bloody annoying! Not having one that is.

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Baconyum · 05/05/2016 01:34

But other mners would see it and could reporeport plus mnhw im sure could see what people posted before they edited, the technology is certainly available and used by other sites.

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paxillin · 05/05/2016 01:33

I'm glad there isn't one. I'd much rather have spelling and grammar mistakes than people changing what they said.

It would be a nightmare to monitor abuse, I'd rather HQ concentrate on the trolls and other nasties.

SilverBirchWithout · 05/05/2016 01:25

The trouble is people would abuse it.

You could post something like "fuck off you twat" or "beware this is a troll" than quickly edit the comment.