Agent ONE Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Kill the “EDIT” button! *Yes I know I brought this up before, but the in last few days a great example of a particular member starting trouble, then taking back what he has said took place.* Through my interactions with the board in the past few days, like before I have become annoyed with the fact that people can take back what they say. It allows for members to completely offend someone, and then erase it as to eliminate reproductions for their actions. I move that we eliminate this feature from Macross World forever. Members will be held accountable for what they say, and more importantly members will think twice before saying something stupid. Some of you may have noticed that I never use the feature, as I don’t want anyone to think I go back on what I say, even if the subject matter is trivial. Editing is for the spineless… the gutless… the weak… and the lame. Lets kill it. Quote
Abombz!! Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 I have to agree with the Major. Far too many members are hidding behind the edit button lately, going back to erase stuff they said and ppl complained about. Instead of editing posts, perhaps ppl should think more before posting for now on. If a member decides to make an ass of himself on the boards, let his/her posts remain to remind himself of how uncivil he/she can be. Editing out a post and just pretending it didn't happen just doesn't work anymore. And don't give me "but foreign members need to edit for grammar mistakes" BS. Most members don't care about grammar mistakes anymore, as long as the post makes sense. Kill the edit button! Let members think before they post. Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 I ooriginoly feelt the eadit bootun's elemination wuld make us spel baad. Now I aagree with Agant One. This argument is of course going to fall on deaf ears as it has been broached before my good friends. Let us simply walk tall in our honesty and straightforwardness and try to catch the evildoers with quotes. Quote
bsu legato Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Most members don't care about grammar mistakes anymore, as long as the post makes sense. The only spelling and grammar mistakes that bother me are my own. It drives me mental to see wurdz mspelt, or words out of order they are. If I see that stuff, I frantically correct it before anybody can see my booboo. Wow, lookit me. My first neurosis. Quote
estacado06479 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 (edited) brought this up before[/ my sentiments exactly <_< Edited September 9, 2003 by estacado06479 Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 9, 2003 Author Posted September 9, 2003 JsARCLIGHT, I don't think this will fall on deaf ears this time. One Shumck around here has galvinized my cause with his stupidity and others have noticed... Before it was only Mod Max and I who wanted to nuke the "Edit" button. Now the situation is different. Quote
estacado06479 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 (edited) really, it doesnt hurt anyone, you are an in your face type of person who likes his words to count, some people, including myself, like the edit button for various reasons, not the least of which, is to take back things i've posted. once, i posted something in the rolo thread that included his address, and of course the edit button came in handy to correct my mistake i understand your deal, but get over the king richard spiel with wanting to do away with it, make up another crusade. what i SHOULD say is that, you seem like a cool internet guy, so take it easy, it isnt worth getting bent like you are Edited September 9, 2003 by estacado06479 Quote
Vostok 7 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Meh, I rarely use it. Who cares. I'm mostly just tired of hearing Major whining about it. Vostok 7 Quote
Vostok 7 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 However, it is useful for "for sale" posts as you can add/remove and change status/prices on items you're selling... So maybe nix it for the major forums (TV/Movies, Toys, Models, Other) but keep it for fanworks (for editing images) and sale forums (for editing sales). Vostok 7 Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Kill the “EDIT” button! While I do use the edit button to fix my own grammatical mistakes, I honestly wouldn't care if that feature were disabled. It's not like MW is going to come to a grinding halt without it. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 However, it is useful for "for sale" posts as you can add/remove and change status/prices on items you're selling I've thought about that too. With my sales, I just add another post stating that the sale is over (ie: my VF-1S in the For Sale section). I never include my paypal address or anything that could enable someone to send payment without the "ok" from me first. Quote
Roy Focker Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 If Mod misses something we ask others about it. Even if no one uses the 'quote' feature we will do our best to find out what we can. There is one major reason for the feature. To Edjit mustakes. Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Before it was only Mod Max and I who wanted to nuke the "Edit" button. Now the situation is different. You know me, I'll follow you to the gates of hell... (before saying "screw this" and running away )... but you have to remember that I'm pretty sure we heard from either Shawn or Graham last time telling us in no uncertain words that the edit button stays. On a related note, if everyone remembers right Agent noticed that edited posts did not show themselves as being edited when the new MW went into effect and Shawn quickly changed it so they did. Perhaps this argument may find purchase this time around. Quote
TheFrenchOne Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 And don't give me "but foreign members need to edit for grammar mistakes" BS. Most members don't care about grammar mistakes anymore, as long as the post makes sense.Kill the edit button! Let members think before they post. Just onething, i fully understand your point (acting like a jerk and erasing proof of that before) but as i am not speaking&typing Eng. like a native it is a relief to be able to correct a post. Editing a post avoid to post a new one to only correct/complete and think about the list like sharpshooters and Black list. How do you make them without edit button? The edit button is like the jedi force, powerful&useful for the most of us but it show its dark side when used by bad people. Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 9, 2003 Author Posted September 9, 2003 And don't give me "but foreign members need to edit for grammar mistakes" BS. Most members don't care about grammar mistakes anymore, as long as the post makes sense.Kill the edit button! Let members think before they post. Just onething, i fully understand your point (acting like a jerk and erasing proof of that before) but as i am not speaking&typing Eng. like a native it is a relief to be able to correct a post. Editing a post avoid to post a new one to only correct/complete and think about the list like sharpshooters and Black list. How do you make them without edit button? The edit button is like the jedi force, powerful&useful for the most of us but it show its dark side when used by bad people. Yeah, but we aren't grading you on your english. The only one around here I don't understand at times is Mod Roy on PM... he holds his keyboard upsidedown. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 I think before I post. I just think the wrong things Vostok 7 Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 9, 2003 Author Posted September 9, 2003 Meh, I rarely use it. Who cares. I'm mostly just tired of hearing Major whining about it. Vostok 7 Me too. However more tired of pussies who are not being held accountable for their crimes. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Me too. However more tired of pussies who are not being held accountable for their crimes. Really... You're tired of hearing yourself whine? How could you be tired of yourself? Vostok 7 Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 However more tired of pussies who are not being held accountable for their crimes. We all are, the only problem is we are dealing with an internet message board and not the burning of the Reichstag here. I think it is imperetive that we all do our part to catch the crooks in the act rather than remove features of the board. ... and if catching crooks in the act doesn't work then hell, remove the edit button. Quote
fulcy Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 LOL! Is this a court, or a message board!?!? major, get over it - the edit button is here, the edit button is (probably) staying - waste your time on more worth while causes... Quote
SuperOstrich Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 AgentOne, The problem of people saying a bunch of BS, then editing it because they change their minds later doesn't really piss that many members off, as it happens very rarely anyway. The advantages to the Edit button (grammar mistakes, editing "for sale" posts, replacing images that are too large, etc.) makes the feature much more useful than problematic. If someone says something out of line, just QUOTE it in your reply. The mods will see it and take appropriate action. Quote
wrylac Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 (edited) Why stop at the edit button? Let's nuke the board. After all, those hit and run posters can't post those terrible posts without this board up and running. <_< edit for grammar Edited September 10, 2003 by wrylac Quote
EXO Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 I think before I post.I just think the wrong things Vostok 7 LOL, I'll second that... I do enough thinking at work... Quote
Lightning Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 i'm with the people who wanna nuke the edit button, it is just creating too many problems while not really helping others. and it's also making people look bad when they get made to look like the bad guy when the people who were the bad guy seem like the good guy when they edit their post! That's what really ticks me off bout that button! Quote
SilverValkyrie Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 **wonders about Lightning's Post** Hey Light, you intentionally trying to confuse the slow guys like me? Oh, and I agree with "nuking the edit button".... Valkyrie Quote
Agent ONE Posted September 10, 2003 Author Posted September 10, 2003 LOL! Is this a court, or a message board!?!? major, get over it - the edit button is here, the edit button is (probably) staying - waste your time on more worth while causes... Yeah they told the same thing to Jesus. Quote
MicronianDevil Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 I like the EDIT button. It should definitely stay. Quote
fulcy Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 LOL! Is this a court, or a message board!?!? major, get over it - the edit button is here, the edit button is (probably) staying - waste your time on more worth while causes... Yeah they told the same thing to Jesus. I would never compare you to jesus. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 If you think that there is an offender that would edit their post, then take a screen cap of the post, and keep the image. You can submit it to a mod later as proof. Capturing exigent to editing!. Or do what I have done, if somebody hits somebody else with a real zinger that you know will get deleted, print the post out, that way, even if it is deleted, you can go back, and laugh at it later on, it's good reading for the crapper at work. Quote
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 the only thing i use it for is spelling. to hell with it. if yall can stand it, i can to! and enough with the Jesus comparisons. <_< Quote
Yohsho Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Keep the edit button. I use it for grammar, adding stuff so I ain't post whoring and putting links on after the fact. I'm one of those ppl that use it the proper way. Quote
SuperOstrich Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 99% of all members use it the proper way. I don't think we're getting rid of it for the other 1%. Quote
Valkyrie Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 I agree that it can be useful for legit purposes, but it pisses me off when I see people abusing it. So, is there any compromise we can reach? Like maybe enabling it only in the sale/trade forums? Limiting frequency of use allowed? Implementing some sort of punishment for blatent abuse? Anything? And just out of curiosity, is there any way for mods to revert a post back to its original, unedited form? Quote
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