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on: December 12, 2008, 03:24:48 AM
Just saw this topic brought up in another thread, and didn't want to hijack it so I'll ask this here. :)

As far as I know, posts can now only be modified for 10 min after the original post. That makes sense of course, but I was wondering about threads where the first post or two gets updated, like say the "Acronym" thread, or the ongoing time-line threads... Is there a way to "beat the system", or is it best to copy/paste/post to keep things up to date?

Thanks for any info. :salute:

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #1 on: December 12, 2008, 03:28:33 AM
Moderators can edit posts any time, but things like the acronym thread should be consolidated in new posts or on the Multitool Encyclopedia. 

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #2 on: December 12, 2008, 03:30:28 AM
Quote from: Defender on December 12, 2008, 03:28:33 AM
Moderators can edit posts any time, but things like the acronym thread should be consolidated in new posts or on the Multitool Encyclopedia. 

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Ahh, yes... I wasn't thinking about the Encyclopedia. That seems like the best place for such things anyway. :tu:

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #3 on: December 12, 2008, 12:51:40 PM
What we really want to know is - Who did what to make you change it? :D

C'mon - you all want to know too  :P
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #4 on: December 12, 2008, 01:56:09 PM
so spelling mistakes are permanent!

and many times I update things in posts/threads, no more! :-[

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Reply #5 on: December 12, 2008, 02:56:27 PM
Yeh what gives, I have the proofreading skills of a drunkard & I frequently adjust my posts when I have noticed glaring mistakes. Also a admission, as the author/creator of 2 lead balloon posts (some may say more  :D)I have exercised my right to, um delete said posts   :-[ :D.

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #6 on: December 12, 2008, 03:05:38 PM
Hey I just found the "Member Map" button above. That''s really cool 8)

How long's that been there?
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #7 on: December 12, 2008, 03:06:28 PM
At this point you have ten minutes to edit your post, however that's a setting that can be changed.  Bear with us as we try to find a good balance that works for everyone.

The Member Map has been there for a couple of weeks now... :D

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #8 on: December 12, 2008, 03:07:52 PM
Apparently Whoey installed it on Nov 19th...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2424.75.html

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Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #9 on: December 12, 2008, 03:11:47 PM
Quote from: Defender on December 12, 2008, 03:06:28 PM
At this point you have ten minutes to edit your post, however that's a setting that can be changed.  Bear with us as we try to find a good balance that works for everyone.

The Member Map has been there for a couple of weeks now... :D

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I've used forums before, where you can edit your post up until someone makes a reply. At that point it's "locked". That seems to make sense where you get a lot of "heated debate" on some forums, as people can't deny something they said when called to account. I'm not sure that would be right for here though.

I think the 10 minute rule is fair enough, maybe it should be a bit longer, but I can certainly live with it. I suppose the only pain would be correcting typos in a long review or something, but I'm sure a mod would help if that needed to be done?
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #10 on: December 12, 2008, 03:36:05 PM
Probably- Mods around here can be very helpful buggers when they want to be!

We'll fiddle with the timing and other settings until we get something settled.

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #11 on: December 12, 2008, 03:49:53 PM
dunno about you guys, but my firefox has a built in spell checker?

10 minutes sounds reasonable, with the exception of drunk posting, which case you need about 8h to edit your post...

The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.
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Reply #12 on: December 12, 2008, 04:05:04 PM
I have spell checker, but I still miss spell! ::)

more time would be nice, many times after I post I think about
it and think; "should I have said that?!" :twak:

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Reply #13 on: December 12, 2008, 04:38:45 PM
Quote from: Whoey on December 12, 2008, 03:49:53 PM
dunno about you guys, but my firefox has a built in spell checker?

10 minutes sounds reasonable, with the exception of drunk posting, which case you need about 8h to edit your post...



Whoey is there a "That's a bad idea buddy" add on for Firefox  ::) :D

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Reply #14 on: December 12, 2008, 04:45:19 PM
yeah but that's not as amusing for the other users...
The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #15 on: December 12, 2008, 04:56:05 PM
Friends don't let friends drink and post....




































Without laughing their arses off at them later on and reminding them every chance they get!  :P

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Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Reply #16 on: December 12, 2008, 08:42:43 PM
I miss the deleate post tab. I guess I just gave up on my spelling mistakes.
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Reply #17 on: December 14, 2008, 06:01:06 AM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh I was wondering why the modify button was gone from my older posts :ahhh I go back after a while and check to make sure I typed what I wanted to now I guess it's more permanent :-X :D
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #18 on: December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)
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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #19 on: December 14, 2008, 11:17:56 AM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

That's a good way at checking pictures work as well.
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Reply #20 on: December 14, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

this coming from our resident King of spellers! :P

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Reply #21 on: December 14, 2008, 08:15:11 PM
Quote from: WhichDawg on December 14, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

this coming from our resident King of spellers! (Image removed from quote.) :P
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Reply #22 on: December 15, 2008, 01:41:41 PM
Quote from: Benner on December 14, 2008, 11:17:56 AM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

That's a good way at checking pictures work as well.

I used the preview for the first time on my Tough Tool review  ::) :D . Very handy esp for pics, like Ben said  :tu:

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Reply #23 on: December 16, 2008, 11:44:29 AM
Quote from: WhichDawg on December 14, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

this coming from our resident King of spellers! (Image removed from quote.) :P

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Re: Modifying Posts
Reply #24 on: December 17, 2008, 03:58:31 AM
10 minutes ??     TEN minutes ?!?

What if I have to pee mid-post?

It takes me 10 minutes sometimes just to hunt down and apply the correct smileys.  I think this new "feature" is the bane of the Feeble-typing Large-bellied Rarely-sober Anal [-] Retentive New York Warbler.

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Reply #25 on: December 17, 2008, 10:10:27 AM
I believe it is only 10 minutes AFTER you close it,
but if you leave it open/still working on it you have all the time you need.

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Reply #26 on: December 17, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
Oh.  My bad.  Nevermind.
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Reply #27 on: December 18, 2008, 12:10:29 PM
Quote from: WhichDawg on December 17, 2008, 10:10:27 AM
I believe it is only 10 minutes AFTER you close it,
but if you leave it open/still working on it you have all the time you need.

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Reply #28 on: December 19, 2008, 02:23:33 AM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:15:11 PM
Quote from: WhichDawg on December 14, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

this coming from our resident King of spellers! (Image removed from quote.) :P
My spelling's top notch >:(, at least till I pop my sleeping pills anyway :D

You're not another one of those "I'm not responsible for posts made after three o'clock" sort of guys are you?! :o :D
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Reply #29 on: December 19, 2008, 07:26:13 AM
Quote from: J-sews on December 19, 2008, 02:23:33 AM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:15:11 PM
Quote from: WhichDawg on December 14, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: Micky d on December 14, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
You can all still preview your post's before posting them still :)

this coming from our resident King of spellers! (Image removed from quote.) :P
My spelling's top notch >:(, at least till I pop my sleeping pills anyway :D

You're not another one of those "I'm not responsible for posts made after three o'clock" sort of guys are you?! :o :D
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