The 12 hour Timeout for editing posts has been removed. You will now be able to edit your posts at any time after creation, as well as the ability to edit your previous posts, some of which may be archived. Many times we discover a technical error in a post but it's too late to correct it as the Edit Timeout expired. Often times we've had to create a new post later to correct the error.
As users search for technical information they may come across a post that has the wrong information and unaware of a later post correcting it, particularly in a very long thread or if the Search result only displays "posts". This can cause confusion and sometimes can cause lost time and be disruptive to our restoration efforts.
If you know of any of your old posts that contain technical or functional errors, feel free to go back to make corrections. We ask that you make a "EDIT-" notation at the bottom of the post stating the change. For example:
EDIT- 3735089 wrong PT#. S/B 3735189
The optional "Reason for Editing:" function in the edit mode can also be used for a quick note if desired.
For example: PT# error
Also note that the "Last edited by (username) Date/Time" link attribute at the bottom of the saved edited post will be updated whether the "Reason for Editing:" function is used or not. Clicking this link can be used to compare original to modified posts for reference.
Please ensure there is no undermining intent when editing your posts. The Timeout was in place for years to prevent such actions. It has now been found to be unnecessary.
EDIT- Note that if you edit a old post it will not redirect it to the top position in the Forum where it originally existed. If you feel the change should be brought to present status of importance, after the edit, create a new post in the thread. In the new post you can make reference to your edit so it will be brought up to top status.
If it's a long thread, you could reference the edited post# in the new post. If desired for clarity, right click the Post# in the upper right area in the edited post, left click, (Copy Link Address/Save Link As), and paste the link in the new thread so users can locate the change easier.
This may seem complicated and time consuming but will eventually be rewarding information for all, and possibly yourself if you happen to be a recipient of others corrections.
Rich
.
As users search for technical information they may come across a post that has the wrong information and unaware of a later post correcting it, particularly in a very long thread or if the Search result only displays "posts". This can cause confusion and sometimes can cause lost time and be disruptive to our restoration efforts.
If you know of any of your old posts that contain technical or functional errors, feel free to go back to make corrections. We ask that you make a "EDIT-" notation at the bottom of the post stating the change. For example:
EDIT- 3735089 wrong PT#. S/B 3735189
The optional "Reason for Editing:" function in the edit mode can also be used for a quick note if desired.
For example: PT# error
Also note that the "Last edited by (username) Date/Time" link attribute at the bottom of the saved edited post will be updated whether the "Reason for Editing:" function is used or not. Clicking this link can be used to compare original to modified posts for reference.
Please ensure there is no undermining intent when editing your posts. The Timeout was in place for years to prevent such actions. It has now been found to be unnecessary.
EDIT- Note that if you edit a old post it will not redirect it to the top position in the Forum where it originally existed. If you feel the change should be brought to present status of importance, after the edit, create a new post in the thread. In the new post you can make reference to your edit so it will be brought up to top status.
If it's a long thread, you could reference the edited post# in the new post. If desired for clarity, right click the Post# in the upper right area in the edited post, left click, (Copy Link Address/Save Link As), and paste the link in the new thread so users can locate the change easier.
This may seem complicated and time consuming but will eventually be rewarding information for all, and possibly yourself if you happen to be a recipient of others corrections.
Rich
.
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