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Jul 7, 2001 | 4:05 pm
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This post has been EDITED on 7-07-2001
Are these notices of any useful purpose. I find them only a distraction, space taker, and of no real meaning to the message.
In fact, I think they lessen the impact of the message.
Are they mandatory?
In fact, I think they lessen the impact of the message.
Are they mandatory?
Jul 7, 2001 | 5:06 pm
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can you give me an idea of what you consider "notices"? I'd like to reply but simply don't actually know what you are referrring to. Thanks for any help on this....
Jul 7, 2001 | 8:33 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Randy Petersen:
can you give me an idea of what you consider "notices"? I'd like to reply but simply don't actually know what you are referrring to. Thanks for any help on this....</font>
can you give me an idea of what you consider "notices"? I'd like to reply but simply don't actually know what you are referrring to. Thanks for any help on this....</font>
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Jul 7, 2001 | 9:36 pm
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thanks for the clarification. As far as i know, that is built deep in the code of the board. While something we could look at, let me get together with the guys and gals here to discuss. First time it's come up so i'm not sure what to think. Thanks for the note and inquiry....
Jul 7, 2001 | 10:29 pm
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I find that there are many instances where it is extremely useful to know that a post has been edited.
Jul 8, 2001 | 12:09 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Randy Petersen:
.....First time it's come up so i'm not sure what to think. Thanks for the note and inquiry....</font>
.....First time it's come up so i'm not sure what to think. Thanks for the note and inquiry....</font>
This topic first posted 11-24-2000 07:20 PM:
"Reducing The Size Of The "...edited by..." Line In Our Posts, etc."
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MRLIMO:
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 11-24-2000).]
In your next FlyerTalk revision I feel it would be very helpful to reduce the size, both in verbage and in point/font size, of the "...edited by..." example above.
For example, I would suggest
[Edited by MRLIMO 11.24.2000]
and reducing the point/font size by 50%.
I saw the smaller size on another board and it was unobtrusive yet just as effective as the existing one.
It would also be a big help if when we went back in for subsequent edits, it would overwrite the existing "Edited by..." line. We now have to cause this effect manually by deleting that line each time. Not everyone is aware this is even possible and at times some threads end up with many "...edited by..." lines. See example below, please.
The ability to edit the Topic headline also makes sense to me. We all make mistakes.
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 07-04-1776).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 12-07-1941).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 11-22-1963).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 01-20-2001).]
Thank you for you consideration with these suggestions.
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[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 11-24-2000).]
In your next FlyerTalk revision I feel it would be very helpful to reduce the size, both in verbage and in point/font size, of the "...edited by..." example above.
For example, I would suggest
[Edited by MRLIMO 11.24.2000]
and reducing the point/font size by 50%.
I saw the smaller size on another board and it was unobtrusive yet just as effective as the existing one.
It would also be a big help if when we went back in for subsequent edits, it would overwrite the existing "Edited by..." line. We now have to cause this effect manually by deleting that line each time. Not everyone is aware this is even possible and at times some threads end up with many "...edited by..." lines. See example below, please.
The ability to edit the Topic headline also makes sense to me. We all make mistakes.
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 07-04-1776).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 12-07-1941).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 11-22-1963).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 01-20-2001).]
Thank you for you consideration with these suggestions.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MRLIMO:
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. So I'll try it again.
Please reduce the font size and wording of the:
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 01-01-2525).]
Since I'm not perfect, I have the urge to edit often and subsequently much space and bandwidth are unnecessarily wasted in its current format.
Perhaps, the same size and line as the "IP: Logged" at the bottom of each post. By being placed on the same line toward the left, and the wording shortened to [Edited by MRLIMO 01.01.2525], it would take no additional lines or line spacing!
There, I've Said It Again!
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]</font>
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. So I'll try it again.
Please reduce the font size and wording of the:
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 01-01-2525).]
Since I'm not perfect, I have the urge to edit often and subsequently much space and bandwidth are unnecessarily wasted in its current format.
Perhaps, the same size and line as the "IP: Logged" at the bottom of each post. By being placed on the same line toward the left, and the wording shortened to [Edited by MRLIMO 01.01.2525], it would take no additional lines or line spacing!
There, I've Said It Again!
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]
[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 06-22-2001).]</font>
Jul 8, 2001 | 12:43 am
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MrLimoMan,
My hats off to you for the thorough coverage of EDITED .........
I would opt for the word "Edited" only as a notice the message has changed. Funny, only yourselve and I find it a nuisance!
My hats off to you for the thorough coverage of EDITED .........
I would opt for the word "Edited" only as a notice the message has changed. Funny, only yourselve and I find it a nuisance!
Jul 8, 2001 | 1:39 am
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I agree with PUNKI.
Jul 8, 2001 | 9:11 am
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It's useful, albeit a bit long!
Jul 9, 2001 | 9:23 am
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I agree with Punki too. The edited line indicates 1) the very fact that there has been a change in the post's content, 2) the date it occured, 3) who did the editing.
1) Haven't you ever seen anyone do the bait-and-switch? The person posts something incorrect at first, then someone replies pointing out the error, then original poster goes back, edits original post and turns around and flames the person who replied. Granted, this is an extreme example, but it has happened on this board.
2) The date reveals the time context. The date of editing vs the date of the original post vs the date of the followup replies.
3) You can see whether it was the poster him/herself who did the editing or if it was an admin/moderator.
Many people, as a matter of style, courtesy, or whatever other reason also add an explanation of why they edited their post.
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1) Haven't you ever seen anyone do the bait-and-switch? The person posts something incorrect at first, then someone replies pointing out the error, then original poster goes back, edits original post and turns around and flames the person who replied. Granted, this is an extreme example, but it has happened on this board.
2) The date reveals the time context. The date of editing vs the date of the original post vs the date of the followup replies.
3) You can see whether it was the poster him/herself who did the editing or if it was an admin/moderator.
Many people, as a matter of style, courtesy, or whatever other reason also add an explanation of why they edited their post.
FewMiles..
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