Please create/edit wikis!
May 30, 2013 | 7:58 pm
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Please create/edit wikis!
I have added Wiki posts to a couple of the existing prepaid SIM threads (UK and USA). Please add to and edit these posts.
The purpose of wiki posts is to provide a "sticky" and editable post that stays on the top of the thread. This wiki post keeps an up to date distillation of the thread's content. THere are many gems in a long thread; the wiki post provides a handy place to put them all so people don't have to read through many pages of posts.
Anyone can create wiki posts! All you need to do is click on a thread, then click Thread Tools, then choose Create a Wikipost.
Please let us know what you think of this handy new functionality.
The purpose of wiki posts is to provide a "sticky" and editable post that stays on the top of the thread. This wiki post keeps an up to date distillation of the thread's content. THere are many gems in a long thread; the wiki post provides a handy place to put them all so people don't have to read through many pages of posts.
Anyone can create wiki posts! All you need to do is click on a thread, then click Thread Tools, then choose Create a Wikipost.
Please let us know what you think of this handy new functionality.
Sep 15, 2013 | 1:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sussex, England
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Just wondering how to edit a wiki post?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 15, 2013 | 1:16 pm
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Click on the "Edit Wiki"
Sep 15, 2013 | 1:50 pm
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If you see an existing wiki, there's a link at the bottom right of the wiki that says "edit." I'm not aware of any limitation of membership/posts for editing wikis (such as exists for viewing Coupon Connection, OMNI, or OMNI/PR)
Sep 16, 2013 | 4:15 am
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sussex, England
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No, there's nothing. I've looked in every drop-down menu and there's no way I can edit it. Oh well, somebody else will have to edit it. I was intending to do them a favour by compiling new information from the thread into the wiki. I haven't made an enormous number of posts on flyertalk but I've been a member for over two years without any record of unruly behaviour, so I doubt there'd be a reason why I'd be intentionally prevented from editing wikis unless it is something to do with the number of posts made ...
Sep 16, 2013 | 6:53 am
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My apologies - it seems you need to have been a member for at least 90 days (which you have) but have also made at least 90 posts. Breaking News: WikiPosts Now Activate for FlyerTalk Members
May 15, 2014 | 1:04 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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90 posts seems a little high. means I have to contribute a lot less meaningul (or not meaningful at all) content just to add useful content.
I mean really, isnt this all about community contribution?
Just because I post a lot doesnt mean I've added value. Please lower the limit.
I mean really, isnt this all about community contribution?
Just because I post a lot doesnt mean I've added value. Please lower the limit.
Last edited by gfunkdave; May 15, 2014 at 1:32 pm Reason: merged
May 15, 2014 | 1:33 pm
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The idea is more about it being a sign that the member has contributed to the forums. People who pad their post count don't count as contributing in this way. Keep contributing, and you'll be there in no time.
Oct 14, 2014 | 10:04 am
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I'd just like to add that regardless of whether you think the 90/90 rule is fair or not, it's very confusing as a new user to not see an edit button for wiki posts with no explanation other than this post and the original wikipost blog article.
Oct 14, 2014 | 10:36 am
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+1 redsgt! it's very confusing for any newcomer
Oct 14, 2014 | 10:37 am
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