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Should the edit button be time limited or freely open?

Poll ended at Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:42 pm

15 minute limit is what most boards use. Why should Boxerworks be different?
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11%
2 hours is BEYOND plenty to modify posts and yet maintain historical value.
5
19%
The edit button should not be time limited unless another situation arises.
19
70%
 
Total votes: 27

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gspd
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I'm not voting

Post by gspd »

I edit my posts frequently because because sometimes I make mistakes. my posts frequently
Sometimes I move text around and forgewt to erase the extra parts that don't belong.
Sometimes I hhit the key wrong key and get double letters or hit too kys ay once.
Or or i write there insyed of their.
And then sometimes I say two connect the red wire to a solid ground but I ment blackk
that could strart a fir
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Re: I'm not voting

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gspd wrote:I edit my posts frequently because because sometimes I make mistakes. my posts frequently
Sometimes I move text around and forgewt to erase the extra parts that don't belong.
Sometimes I hhit the key wrong key and get double letters or hit too kys ay once.
Or or i write there insyed of their.
And then sometimes I say two connect the red wire to a solid ground but I ment blackk
that could strart a fir
Yeah, hate it when that happens. :twisted:
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Re: I'm not voting

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The web mistress wrote: Noted. So we should give a 24 hour limit with a delimiter to "only if alcohol [sans et al] doesn't limit your mental capacity". Got it. :) Point well taken.
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The Web Mistress wrote:Noted. So we should give a 24 hour limit with a delimiter to "only if alcohol [sans et al] doesn't limit your mental capacity". Got it. :) Point well taken.
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The web mistress wrote: Noted. So we should give a 24 hour limit with a delimiter to "only if alcohol [sans et al] doesn't limit your mental capacity". Got it. :) Point well taken.
Ok OK ms. kelly web mistress.
Even if you say it 50 times, I probably still won't get it.
Are you implying that if I get kicked off the forum I'll quit drinking?
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Re: Vote whether or not to time limit the edit posts button.

Post by The Veg »

The Web Mistress wrote:
The Veg wrote:Bevahiour seems to be the crux of the matter. I've never seen a recreational (key word there) forum that time-limited the edit function, but then the issues we saw in the past were fairly unique too. I do agree that the questions should be worded as functionally as possible- the way they stand now as I write this seems a little bit 'editorialised.' possibly reflecting someone's opinions. Polls with tangible outcomes should strive for objectivity, period.

I also remain open to the idea that this issue might require some trial & error to get comfy.
Polls always equate to OPINION which do NOT necessarily equate to OBJECTIVITY. It's what people want... and it's driven by experience and emotion nine times out of ten... thus, objectivity is subject to the user; not by the poll.

Even so, write the questions as objectively as possible. Editorialising in them gets construed as trying to lead or influence the user, and certainly makes the questioner appear less respectful of the user's opinions, to say nothing of coming across as crass and snide. Take the high road, *I dare you!* :mrgreen:
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Post by gspd »

The Web Mistress wrote:[ I was joking around. Sorry it didn't come through as such.
PS - My name has second "E" in it. :~)
Hi Keelly
Sorry I forgot the second E in your name.
I knew you were just joking around
I sometimes joke around a bit too. :)
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The Veg wrote: Even so, write the questions as objectively as possible. Editorializing in them gets construed as trying to lead or influence the user, and certainly makes the questioner appear less respectful of the user's opinions, to say nothing of coming across as crass and snide.

I agree with your thoughts on this, Veg.
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Re: Vote whether or not to time limit the edit posts button.

Post by Airbear »

Thanks for the giggles in the last few posts.

Dear Kelley (Most Excellent and Omnipotent Webmistress), would it be possible to include a 'Reason for editing:' line when a post is edited? Some will ignore it, but I think most will use it. We are all honourable folks here. Mostly.

ps: Love yer werk, mate. I'm getting used to all the red dots under all the non-US english words I am compelled to use.
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