Implemented Set Time Limit For Post Edit

[erich37]

well, currently users are able to EDIT their post which might result into confusion when the specific text is being changed (e.g. 3 days after the original post).

This might also get into bad behavior/cheating, etc. and other risks when people are able to completely change their content later on (maybe to something totally different in context or meaning).

I would suggest of setting a Time-Limit as to which posts/comments are allowed being altered (e.g. 1 hour).

 

[KURTZ]

also, i would like an option that allows us to edit the first post indefinitely ...

 

[soloarquitectura]

This feature is very important, because as you know is used by spammers (post and then edit the post after some days).

 

[Paul B]

I prefer to have unlimited editing time.

So if it's implemented than I suspect it will be via an ACP setting.

 

[Dean]

I sure hope it is alterable for each site, at least. This should be in the admin cp, unless there is a reason not to have it.

 

[soloarquitectura]

This should be in the admin cp

Of course

 

[Peter]

Currently it's either on/off but no way to input a time limit cutoff for users editing their posts.

 

[Paul B]

I've merged your thread with the original suggestion Peter

 

[rjordan]

I certainly agree with this being needed. As was originally stated above, nothing like confusion caused by changing a post after a number of responses are referencing that one.

I would like to expand this a bit, however. In addition to the time limit, perhaps an option that will not allow post edits after a reply is made. I think it could go hand-in-hand with this topic.

 

[Nasr]

I'm curious as to the "Editing History" option as well. Will such a thing be implemented?

 

[Anthony Parsons]

This really needs to be an ACP feature IMHO... as there is no way I could let users just have unlimited editing due to frantic rages that occur and then suddenly a thousand posts say *********** in them, completely destroying entire discussions. The other end, is that I can't let them have zero editing either, as due to the nature of my forum, there are rules about grammar for readability issues for those who have suffered trauma.

 

[erich37]

oh man, I nearly forgot about this thread......good that we have alerts....

 

[twollert]

I would suggest of setting a Time-Limit as to which posts/comments are allowed being altered (e.g. 1 hour).

I agree, this is important!

 

[steven s]

I don't mind the editing, I would like to see an edited by xxxx and when.

 

[Nasr]

I don't mind the editing, I would like to see an edited by xxxx and when.

yes i think this is a must. It's critical to many communities. To keep track of who edited the post. Sometimes, admins will go and edit posts and that will cause issues.

 

[Diablotic]

Time limit with an option to disable/enable in ACP would be perfect.

 

[Grover]

Supported!

 

[kkm323]

maybe you should have a log for admin to see what have been changed
and under the post you should know when did he/she change the post

 

[Jamie]

Just curious with this suggestion, I would like to hear from the developers on this one.

Is this something that Kier and Mike will add or is there a reason to not have an edit time limit? Is this something that could be created as a mod until it's in the core?

Thanks!
Jamie

 

[DSF]

Jamie, thank you for remember.
Time limit is a must!