Editing my posts

[Shelley]

A request. On any forum I have ever submitted graphics at I've always had the ability to be able to edit my posts. There's a variety of reasons for this. I constantly make updates/ version updates to the top thread and add many other sets (animated/multi-coloured) to that series/set.

I really need to able to edit my posts guys. Anychance this could be allowed?

[Joeychgo]

We have editing set at 24 hours. How long do you need?

[Shelley]

It really needs to be on a permanent basis. As on vb.org I will make an update (could be days, could be weeks) but chances are updates on sets I add are 99% likely to happen.

Permantetly would be nice.

[Peggy]

I would have to agree that this should be the case with anyone who is posting graphics here.

[Noppid]

Let's see if there is a setting for that then. Maybe there is, if not maybe we can hack in a feature to allow the thread starter only to edit anytime.

Yeah, that's the ticket, just put it on my to do list. :p

[Peggy]

noppid.. would that be doable with a separate usergroup for graphics people? or no....

[Noppid]

Yeah, maybe. I just can't wrap my head around it right now, I'm in something else a little deep.

[Joeychgo]

It would take a hack. The time setting for editing a post is Global. I cant even make it set by usergroup.

[Brandon Sheley]

I cant even make it set by usergroup.

huh ??

Usergroups Manager > group > Post / Thread Permissions > Can Edit Own Posts > yes/no

:confused:

[Paul M]

When that setting is set to yes, the global time limit still applies

[Joeychgo]

Exactly - you set the time limit globally, and if they can edit their own posts by usergroup.

[Brandon Sheley]

oh, didn't know that

[Shelley]

When that setting is set to yes, the global time limit still applies

Isn't there some kind of option that allows permanant editing without the need to switch to another usergroup?

I'm not for one to post without having the option to editing posts when I have to edit and update previews and attachments to threads. Sure, I could just post within the same thread but then the updated images would be buried amongst all the replies other people have made.

Clutter and untidiness isn't an appealing option. I guess I'm thankful I caught this early in my submission phase. :confused:

[Coder1]

By default, only moderators/super mods/admins can indefinitely edit their own posts. I think if Joey made you a moderator of the graphics section, that would address your concerns. Other than that, it would take a hack.

[Shelley]

How come editing on a permanant basis is possible at vb.org? The great thing about vb.org is that there are no restrictions whatsoever and I would have been posting over there if it wasn't for some minor issues with the database location. It's no biggie, It's just a shame that (if I'm not mistaken) that external modifications (if I'm correct) need to be applied to allow such permissions.


Anyway, I'll live with it. Topic is closed on my part, just not editable. LOL (My sense of humour kills me).

[Peggy]

Shelley, Joey and noppid are aware of the situation and I'm sure will address it. I've already let them know yesterday, that people who submit graphics here need to be able to edit their posts indefinitely, due to updates, additions, etc.
Just be patient, they'll take care of it ;)

[Shelley]

Nice one Peggy. I'll await the outcome. :)

[Peggy]

Nice one Peggy. I'll await the outcome. :)

unfortunately it does require a hack. :rolleyes: But noppid will get us fixed up, I'm sure ;)

[WoodiE55]

Why use a hack? Whats the point of not allowing anyone to edit their post? Just have it add a "edited by... at..." to the end of their post after it's been edited. These are standard vB options with no hacking needed.



-Michael

[Noppid]

Why use a hack? Whats the point of not allowing anyone to edit their post? Just have it add a "edited by... at..." to the end of their post after it's been edited. These are standard vB options with no hacking needed.



-Michael

So after all of this, you are asserting that letting the edited label show will solve the problem?

Please explain, it'll make my life easier.

Thanks

[Peggy]

He's just saying, I think, that in his opinion, there shouldn't be a limited time to allow members to edit their posts.

[Noppid]

Yeah, ok, well, that creates a whole new set of problems though. There will have to be a compromise.

[Peggy]

Yeah, ok, well, that creates a whole new set of problems though. There will have to be a compromise.

welllllll... I kind of agree with you both. I can see where it might create a problem, however my members are permitted to edit their posts and we've not had any problems ever.

[WoodiE55]

welllllll... I kind of agree with you both. I can see where it might create a problem, however my members are permitted to edit their posts and we've not had any problems ever.


I'm the same way - my members are allowed to edit their posts whenever they so desire. That is unless the thread is locked at which point no one can edit their posts.

I'm interested in hearing what kind of 'problems' allowing members to edit their posts creates. I've been going for 3-4 years now and 6,000+ members and so far no problems. In my opinion allowing members to edit their post isn't an issue. Allow them to edit the post within 5-10 of posting with no notification, then after that time frame the "edited by..." tag appears at the bottom of the post to show members that post has been edited at sometime.



-Michael

[miner]

So after all of this, you are asserting that letting the edited label show will solve the problem?

Please explain, it'll make my life easier.

Thanks

yes as far i know edit can be set as forever in vb for any members of a forum so just check it again, maybe i am wrong but i am sure... :o

[Coder1]

Everyone is "right"... setting the standard, global vBulletin option on "Time Limit to Edit Posts" to "0" means that everyone can indefinitely edit their posts. That is up to the site administration though, and really they have every right to set that to a value of their choosing, without having to justify or discuss that issue. Not that the people here WOULDN'T, I'm just making a general comment.

If an admin wants posts to only be editable for 24 hours, EXCEPT for certain members, the logical thing to do would be to put those members in a usergroup, and allow that usergroup to have a separate setting overriding the global setting. That would require a plugin.

I think a quick-and-dirty plugin could be coded quickly, if the hooks are in the right spot. I haven't looked, but I'm guessing that there is a "canedit" boolean of some sort, and that there is a decision tree that sets that value. If there is a hook within that tree, a simple "is usergroup = x" could set the value to "yes". Not very elegant, no administrative interface, and a hard-coded usergroup number, but it might be a quick stop-gap.

[Peggy]

yeah... what ^ he said

[Noppid]

Thanks tgreer. I agree with everyone, but I have reservations on the ALL edit ALL the time method. I have the same thoughts on the plugin logic as well, easy hack.

[Paul M]

in global_start

if usergroup = x then set edit limit = 0;

in proper php code of course ;)