Can we edit our own posts?

Joanne · 01-03-2008, 03:18 PM

I've edited my posts here before but for some reason, I can't find the edit button tonight.

Is it me?

Joanne · 01-03-2008, 03:20 PM

Just checking because I seem to have the option only on the above post but not the rest of mine.

**edited** That's weird because I can edit this post and the one above this, but not any of my other ones. Just curious, is there a time limit to edit posts?

Will · 01-03-2008, 03:57 PM

Hi Joanne, I think there might be a default setting in vBulletin. I'll look into it.

Greg · 01-03-2008, 04:26 PM

You may edit posts for up to an hour after it was posted.

This time limit exists so we don't get posts edited days later making nonsensical threads.

Joanne · 01-03-2008, 04:41 PM

Okay, I thought it was me going crazy.

Thanks.

Savio · 01-04-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

You may edit posts for up to an hour after it was posted.

This time limit exists so we don't get posts edited days later making nonsensical threads.

I belive you can edit posts any time after, on any other forum. But this is something new.
Hey...Thats good way to stop mischif makers.

rollo · 01-06-2008, 11:05 AM

Yes, the time limit is definitely a good idea. Allowing unlimited edits can lead to all kinds of trouble. People can retroactively change their writings, destroying the flow of conversation in the process, etc. Editing for a short period after the original posting is OK by me though, as it helps with fixing typoes and such.

breadandbutter · 01-10-2008, 06:46 AM

Yes, you can edit your post but I think their is a time limit in which you can edit it I think a couple of hours or so.

mikey123 · 05-25-2009, 01:47 AM

You can edit it as long as it has not been more than 1 hour since you posted it. Had the same situation as well, I thought I did something wrong which caused the edit button to dissapear.

marts56 · 05-26-2009, 01:41 AM

I have experience that time limit before in other forum so I make sure that my post is complete and read it again for some corrections if there is to edit at once.

01-03-2008, 03:18 PM	#1
Joanne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from New York City, now in Florida since 2002. Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (43)	Can we edit our own posts? I've edited my posts here before but for some reason, I can't find the edit button tonight. Is it me?

01-03-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
Greg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 242 Thanks: 21 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Reputation: (53)	You may edit posts for up to an hour after it was posted. This time limit exists so we don't get posts edited days later making nonsensical threads. __________________ Admin / Tech guy Wise Bread, Parenting Squad, Healthcare Hacks

01-10-2008, 06:46 AM	#8
breadandbutter Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Yes, you can edit your post but I think their is a time limit in which you can edit it I think a couple of hours or so. __________________ In this day and age, learning how to manage your finances is very important. Never forget about your health, too.

05-25-2009, 01:47 AM	#9
mikey123 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PHL Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	You can edit it as long as it has not been more than 1 hour since you posted it. Had the same situation as well, I thought I did something wrong which caused the edit button to dissapear. __________________ Make Money, Now!, Refinancing Made Easy

05-26-2009, 01:41 AM	#10
marts56 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I have experience that time limit before in other forum so I make sure that my post is complete and read it again for some corrections if there is to edit at once. __________________ credit cards \| background check \| Directory Anything

01-03-2008, 03:20 PM	#2
Joanne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from New York City, now in Florida since 2002. Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (43)	Just checking because I seem to have the option only on the above post but not the rest of mine. edited That's weird because I can edit this post and the one above this, but not any of my other ones. Just curious, is there a time limit to edit posts?

01-03-2008, 03:57 PM	#3
Will Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 381 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Reputation: (23)	Hi Joanne, I think there might be a default setting in vBulletin. I'll look into it.

01-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#5
Joanne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from New York City, now in Florida since 2002. Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (43)	Okay, I thought it was me going crazy. Thanks.

01-06-2008, 11:05 AM	#7
rollo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Yes, the time limit is definitely a good idea. Allowing unlimited edits can lead to all kinds of trouble. People can retroactively change their writings, destroying the flow of conversation in the process, etc. Editing for a short period after the original posting is OK by me though, as it helps with fixing typoes and such.

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