Editing Posts

[SeaWolf]

john, i'm not sure how it can be set up or not, but maybe have the editing limit longer only on certain boards, such as the classified or sponsor specials. as far as the main forum, i am all for no editing. then, it makes people think before they speak, which has seemed to be one of the problems many have. then, after cooling off or rethinking it, they edit it. or, as the habit traditionally was, climb into a corner by removing/editing their spat. w/o editing on, you will be almost forced to review your post before posting it. then, you may find your spelling or grammar mistakes, or may even rethink the whole post. to me, editing is the easy way out of the battle you either started or added fuel to.

if my memory is correct, i dont think i have ever edited one of my posts just for that reason. and, i have been in several "heated" love-wars thru the years.

i also bet you would see less moderating needed if people knew they couldn't remove what they said after seeing the feedback.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by SeaWolf

john, i'm not sure how it can be set up or not, but maybe have the editing limit longer only on certain boards, such as the classified or sponsor specials. as far as the main forum, i am all for no editing. then, it makes people think before they speak, which has seemed to be one of the problems many have. then, after cooling off or rethinking it, they edit it. or, as the habit traditionally was, climb into a corner by removing/editing their spat. w/o editing on, you will be almost forced to review your post before posting it. then, you may find your spelling or grammar mistakes, or may even rethink the whole post. to me, editing is the easy way out of the battle you either started or added fuel to.

if my memory is correct, i dont think i have ever edited one of my posts just for that reason. and, i have been in several "heated" love-wars thru the years.

i also bet you would see less moderating needed if people knew they couldn't remove what they said after seeing the feedback.

Well - the five minutes worked well for a lot of clerical errors and we just went from 5 - 30 minutes so we weill see how that goes - it can always go back

[Raven]

the 30 minute editing time....because i rarely start flame wars for one thing...but mainly because i like to make art that entertains the group by playing off what is said...as it gives me idea's for art work.

Sometimes though i was uploading the wrong picture because i have many steps (proofs) before i get the right effect or finished product. now however, i upload to the photo bucket so i can display it as 800 x 600 pixels. And yes, several times i read in the morning what i wrote the night before
while a bit enebriated.....and then i'm saying OMG i can't believe i wrote that....what was i thinking....heh heh heh and just like worshiping the porcilin god and saying i'll never drink again....you find yourself wishing that post would dematerialize....., lol

[fishaholic18]

"The KING" has spoken.

Damn, I wish I could edit that.

[Pete_G]

I liked the 5 minute time frame, but I'd survive if it was somewhere in the mid range of 5 and 30 and it was set at 15 minutes.

I'd go with Seawolf though if I were only thinking about my preferences. No editing really makes people think.

[ThrowingTimber]

less handbag fights with the edit feature turned off.

[Sea Dangles]

The internet is a funny thing.People can write things that they otherwise might not say.I can see why John took exception to my post,in my opinion it is because I brought back an incident he was embarrassed of.He and and #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& had a knockdown drag through the mud battle played out on the keyboard that was entertaining for some.Fortunately the issue was resolved in private like it should have been.They are both good guys.But then the thread just disappeared into thin air.Deleted.When Slip recently asked for amendmants to the time limit on editing posts I took the liberty of pointing out that certain people have the advantage of deleting their mistakes whenever they want while others have a time limit on editing.
I don't ever recollect criticizing the actions,effort or discretion of any moderators in the past.However I do admit to stirring the proverbial pot on occasion.Sometimes the result is good banter like we have here,other times I have been embarrassed by what I wrote.
BTW Saltheart,do you know what sycophant means?

[ThrowingTimber]

You kill me dude

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

BTW Saltheart,do you know what sycophant means?

are those the Meds you forget to take all the time ??

just kiddin.

your a complex dude seadangles.. i like it.. never a dull moment

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

The internet is a funny thing.People can write things that they otherwise might not say.I can see why John took exception to my post,in my opinion it is because I brought back an incident he was embarrassed of.He and and #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& had a knockdown drag through the mud battle played out on the keyboard that was entertaining for some.Fortunately the issue was resolved in private like it should have been.They are both good guys.But then the thread just disappeared into thin air.Deleted.When Slip recently asked for amendmants to the time limit on editing posts I took the liberty of pointing out that certain people have the advantage of deleting their mistakes whenever they want while others have a time limit on editing.
I don't ever recollect criticizing the actions,effort or discretion of any moderators in the past.However I do admit to stirring the proverbial pot on occasion.Sometimes the result is good banter like we have here,other times I have been embarrassed by what I wrote.
BTW Saltheart,do you know what sycophant means?

Dangles - again, your take on what and why is wrong. My "exception" to your remarks being about me and Bill's little "spat" as it was called is not what it was about, now or then. I personally don't like to edit or delete threads, including removing them but if they don't belong then I will, and I did. I'm not embarrassed about it, regret that it got to that point, yeh, embarrased, no. Granted, you've only been here for a year or so, but I'm sure there has been a post or two before that one that has needed to get flushed as well. I think moderating here at S-B has been fairly consistant for the 5 or 6 years we've been around.

As for some of us being able to edit or delete beyond a time limit? Up until recently, everyone was able to edit their posts without limit but a few, often when in the middle of "banter", would type something out and then remove or alter or delete - too easy to type and not take responsibility for it. So, after 5 plus years, we had to limit the edit feature. Kinda sucks for the majority of people that a few screwed that up.

As for when you have questioned the mods, there have been a few instances where we could not edit a spot name fast enough, or shucks darn, we missed one or remove a post fast enough so we apparently sucked for not being quick enough on the trigger and there have been other times when you knock us for having the need to edit or delete at all - so damend if we do damned if we don't.

[Saltheart]

n : a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

Hmm , not sure if you are applying that term to me or yourself.

If you are applying it to me , please let me know who I am trying to please and what I might possibly have to gain?

If you are applying it to yourself , you are not fitting the description. You are not pleasing anyone here.

Around here , you are known as the guy who is jealous of #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&. You behave like a jealous high school girl. Jealousy may be cute when displayed by a teeny bopper but when a grown man is so obviously jealous of another fisherman , its ugly and I'm embarassed for you.

[Sea Dangles]

John,I never said any of you sucked.These are your words not mine.I have too much respect for you to say that or even imply it.But if you choose to use hyperbole to make me look worse that is your right.I think you are taking this thread a little too personally.Happy Holidays!!Saltheart,you should learn to speak for yourself instead of speaking for a supposed group.We are all individuals with our own opinions,if we were all the same this board would be boring.Judging from the response to my last few postings and the p.m.'s I received some people actually do enjoy what my opinion is.Your response indicates a lack of humor or understanding to the joke I made at your expense.Get well soon.