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Tecton
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[Suggestion] Editing RMB Messages

Postby Tecton » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:09 pm

A simple idea, though it may not be coding wise, I don't know, I haven't coded a website before.

There have been many occurrences, one very recently, where I have found an error in one of my RMB posts, such as a typo or leaving something out, and am faced with two options; Delete the post and edit what it said, thus making another post, or quote the post and put the correction there, again making another post. This produce's spam on the RMB, as it could be easily avoided if we were able to edit RMB posts. We can edit messages on the forum, and I understand that that is likely because this is in fact a forum, so why not allow RMB post editing?
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Postby Die Erworbenen Namen » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:16 pm

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=292448&hilit=Editing+RMB
Was suggested before, but personally, I think this would be a good idea, especially if you make accidents. Quite often I've seen people triple post, and for those regions who use RMBs for RP, this would be a godsend.
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Postby Tecton » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:24 pm

Die erworbenen Namen wrote:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=292448&hilit=Editing+RMB
Was suggested before, but personally, I think this would be a good idea, especially if you make accidents. Quite often I've seen people triple post, and for those regions who use RMBs for RP, this would be a godsend.

I, in fact, am in an RPing region, and this is the main reason I decided to post. Probably should have looked further into the search for that, but perhaps something will actually go through this time?
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Postby Ariilyth » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:28 pm

As someone with a raging OCD, yes please.
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Postby King Nephmir II » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:56 pm

Use the preview button to look at your post before submitting.

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Postby Die Erworbenen Namen » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:56 pm

King Nephmir II wrote:Use the preview button to look at your post before submitting.

The same might be said for your forum posts, wouldn't it?

But still, an example would be if you were corrected on a statement or such.
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Postby Tecton » Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:04 pm

King Nephmir II wrote:Use the preview button to look at your post before submitting.

Not everyone remembers to do that before posting, and even when you do, you could still miss something.
Last edited by Tecton on Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Postby Avalon » Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:08 pm

This feature would be awesome. It could have a limited number of editions and/or maybe an edit history like on Facebook.
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Postby McMasterdonia » Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:52 pm

Anything to reduce RMB double post and the like spam is a good idea :P

It would be great just for the ability to edit minor typos. Especially for those of us who regularly post on the RMB from our phones.

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Postby Tecton » Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:08 am

Bump
Last edited by Tecton on Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:22 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Postby Stormaen » Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:56 am

It's not a bad idea. However, it should – like the forum – say "Edited by ... at ... Edited x times in total."

Edit: would cut down on the post deleted posts! :p
Last edited by Stormaen on Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
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