Editing Posts

[piemma]

Self-imposed sabbaticals work well, also.

[spence]

Originally Posted by piemma

Self-imposed sabbaticals work well, also.

Too bad they're not self enforced

-spence

[Mike P]

Just a couple of things. There's a fine line when it comes to moderating a long distance urination contest. If it looks like the guys are hashing it out, I tend to leave it alone for the moment. When it starts a downward spiral, that's when it ends. Now, for offensive stuff, I have a pretty strong gag reflex. I figger, if some picture or link offends me, it's a pretty safe bet it shouldn't be here

Also, those of us who've been around the site since the beginning know who's friends with who, and when what looks like flaming is just friendly ball-busting. But a lot of the new guys might not. Keep that in mind. Not saying you have to end poking your buds in the ribs, but give some sign for the noobs that it's all in fun. Smilies, whatever.

One last point. I know I enjoy pouring myself a couple of fingers of an amber liquid and settling in front of a computer screen on a cold night when I can't fish. Nothing wrong with it. I also feel it loosening my fingers, and I stop at the point where I might be tempted to post something dumb. I can see from a lot of posts, in the late evenings or early mornings, that more than a few people probably enjoy this too. If nothing else, spelling and grammar take a hit At some point, you have to stop and say, "Do I really, really, REALLY want to go ahead with this post??" before you move your mouse over the "submit reply" button and click on it. Just some friendly advice, to avoid problems over the winter.

[spence]

There's nothing like a classic drunk post to really make an ass of yourself

The next morning you find yourself trying will it down the list of threads. At least that's what I've heard...

-spence

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by spence

The next morning you find yourself trying will it down the list of threads. At least that's what I've heard...

-spence

[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.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Mike P

One last point. I know I enjoy pouring myself a couple of fingers of an amber liquid and settling in front of a computer screen on a cold night when I can't fish. Nothing wrong with it. I also feel it loosening my fingers, and I stop at the point where I might be tempted to post something dumb. I can see from a lot of posts, in the late evenings or early mornings, that more than a few people probably enjoy this too. If nothing else, spelling and grammar take a hit

I've never done that!