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Nerz
Apr 10th 2006, 5:52 pm
If you see the domain thread ive created here:

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=67884

I cant edit the original post within the thread. I have identical posts at namepros, dnforum, sitepoint etc...all of which allow you to edit the original post so potential buyers can see any updated details for sale including domains sold, price changes etc.

Ive had to create this thread twice at DP in order to show the latest details of my ongoing sale, and ill probably have to create it a third time pretty soon.

Why can I edit the original post in threads?
Crazy_Rob
Apr 10th 2006, 5:54 pm
There's a time limit.
Smyrl
Apr 10th 2006, 5:54 pm
Post are only editable for first few hours.
Nerz
Apr 10th 2006, 5:58 pm
I can edit posts at all the other forums i mentioned days after the original posting...months in fact.

It makes no sense to set a time limit on an ongoing domain name sale such as the one i posted. Perhaps individual forums can be tweaked?
digitalpoint
Apr 10th 2006, 5:59 pm
This isn't other forums... no clue how they work. For here, you can edit a post within 8 hours of it being made.
Crazy_Rob
Apr 10th 2006, 5:59 pm
Just update the thread with a new post.
Nintendo
Apr 10th 2006, 5:59 pm
It's so for example, if you sell something, you can't later change the price and stuff!!!
Nerz
Apr 10th 2006, 6:38 pm
Good to know about the 8 hours rule...handy to know.

Still though i cant understand why you would want essentially duplicate threads with duplicate content with minor changes...much better to change the details in the original post i would have thought...takes less space and makes the boards a tidier.

Why shouldnt you be allowed to change prices? If for instance something isnt selling at your original price and you wanted to drop the price...again that should be a simple edit to your original post.

Anywayz its good to know about the 8 hour timer.
iowadawg
Apr 10th 2006, 6:45 pm
Create new threads?
Why not just reply and post the new information?
Seems to work pretty good that way.
Mystique
Apr 10th 2006, 7:11 pm
Good to know about the 8 hours rule...handy to know.


Agree!... I faced this problem a few weeks ago but the only I could do was made what Nintendo suggested

Just posted another updating the original ;)
amitpatel_3001
Apr 10th 2006, 9:30 pm
Did he suggest you? :confused:
Nintendo
Apr 10th 2006, 10:43 pm
I think I got a new name....Crazy_Rob!!!!! :D:D And Crazy_Rob must be Nintendo now!!! :D:D
TheNetCode
Apr 12th 2006, 10:17 am
Create new threads?
Why not just reply and post the new information?
Seems to work pretty good that way.

Exactly that is what others do and also as someone said it keeps you from changing the overall price of the site as you see interest building.