Editing Errors

[Mike]

Is it possible to go back and correct a message?
If not, can one be removed, to allow a new corrected version to be added?
Mike

[stevejgreen]

Re: Editing Errors

Not on this forum, sadly.
Only the Administrators have that power, so you have to ask Sue to do the job fo you.
Not the best solution when it's an important detail that needs editing.

[b_caswell]

Re: Editing Errors

Just retripe the message in the next available box and refer to the error made above,

[Dane_Rescueman]

Re: Editing Errors

How about "proof reading" your post before sending it. The number of emails I get from people just thinking aloud drives me to distraction. Lip stall and tongue buffet we called it in my early days!

[KitCarGirl]

Re: Editing Errors

Hi Guys

Lee Hunter can also edit things. We are working, slowly, on changing things so you have more control. Be patient. Don't expect it soon, I will let you know when things will get better.

[Mike]

Re: Editing Errors

Ben

Should you take your own advice (and retripe?)your message??

[KitCarGirl]

Re: Editing Errors

Ha ha! Oops!

[robcawte]

Re: Editing Errors

Hi Mike

Nothing wrong in making a mistake on the forum. As Ben tells us, just go in and post a message correcting the mistake. The problem comes when someone reads the post, acts on it, then sees the post removed with out an explanation, and does not understand the mistake. When we post stuff we have to take responsibility for it. Regards Bob

[stevejgreen]

Re: Editing Errors

You are right Bob, at the time of publication we have to take responsibility, but.....
Forums using phpBB software, and similar, allow the post author to make an edit, to one of their own posts, but it then tags the post with an edit date stamp.
Because it is so simple the author can easily add an explanation for the edit.
When threads are of a project in progress, of a technical nature, or over a period of time, information may come to light at a late date that is of great significance to earlier posts.
It may be deemed as being irresponsible to post a correction perhaps two pages down from the original, where it is out of context and may easily be glossed over by a reader perhaps months or years later.

[CosworthCabrioLee]

Re: Editing Errors

All, if you want anything editing just call me on my mobile and I can edit it in moments.

[KitCarGirl]

Re: Editing Errors

Ditto Lee. I now have an iPhone....

[b_caswell]

Re: Editing Errors

OH NO it wasnt a spelling mistake. What do they call a delberate play on words?

[KitCarGirl]

Re: Editing Errors

You're just too subtle, Ben!

[b_caswell]

Re: Editing Errors

What me ?