Cant edit original post in threads

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Nerz, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. #1
    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?
     
    Nerz, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  2. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    #2
    There's a time limit.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  3. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    #3
    Post are only editable for first few hours.
     
    Smyrl, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  4. Nerz

    Nerz Well-Known Member

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    #4
    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?
     
    Nerz, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  5. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #5
    This isn't other forums... no clue how they work. For here, you can edit a post within 8 hours of it being made.
     
    digitalpoint, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  6. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    #6
    Just update the thread with a new post.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  7. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    #7
    It's so for example, if you sell something, you can't later change the price and stuff!!!
     
    Nintendo, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  8. Nerz

    Nerz Well-Known Member

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    #8
    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.
     
    Nerz, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  9. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    #9
    Create new threads?
    Why not just reply and post the new information?
    Seems to work pretty good that way.
     
    iowadawg, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  10. Mystique

    Mystique Well-Known Member

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    #10
    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 ;)
     
    Mystique, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  11. amitpatel_3001

    amitpatel_3001 Results Follow Patience

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    Did he suggest you? :confused:
     
    amitpatel_3001, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  12. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    I think I got a new name....Crazy_Rob!!!!! :D:D And Crazy_Rob must be Nintendo now!!! :D:D
     
    Nintendo, Apr 10, 2006 IP
  13. TheNetCode

    TheNetCode Peon

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    #13
    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.
     
    TheNetCode, Apr 12, 2006 IP