Can't delete or edit posts

busted1200 · January 11, 2005, 08:49 PM

I've looked and looked for an edit button as described and pictured in the FAQ section. There is not one available for me to click on. I've got posts that I'd like to delete and edit. Back on Dec the 28th I sent this email to the staff and received this reply "You should be able to edit your posts just fine. Try clearing your cookies and logging in again, and let me know if you still have issues after that."

--Marko Kloos
Staff Lead, The Firing Line
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Hirshman
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:41 AM
Subject: forum question

I'm unable to edit or delete my posts? There is no edit button next to the post button. Is there something I'm missing or do you need to enable this feature?

Thanks, Bryan Hirshman

User name; busted1200
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I sent a reply back stating that it didn't work, but have never gotten another reply back. Is there hope in getting this fixed?

TheBluesMan · January 11, 2005, 10:08 PM

Let's start by eliminating the easiest possible solutions first.

Look at the bottom, right-hand corner of your post above. There should be a small button that looks like this:

Do you see this button?

Also, assuming the button isn't there - what operating system and what browser software are you using?

With a little more information we should be able to figure this out for you.

-Dave

HankL · January 12, 2005, 08:06 AM

Also

Quote:

Your ability to edit your posts may also be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the forum.

This was quoted from the faq section.

busted1200 · January 12, 2005, 06:53 PM

Yes, there is a Edit button down in the lower right corner of this post. This is the only post of mine that it is visible. What is the time limit for being able to edit your posts? I've got post from Dec, Nov, and Oct and there is no Edit button available.

HankL · January 12, 2005, 07:24 PM

Busted, I'm not sure how long the time you are allowed to edit your post is set for. As of right now, I could edit my post from this morning.

TheBluesMan · January 12, 2005, 08:57 PM

You have three days during which you can edit your post. After that, only a staff member can edit it.

Think twice - post once and all that...

busted1200 · January 12, 2005, 10:12 PM

3 days, Well that kind of blows. Why such a short period of time? Seems to me like they would want you to delete your posts if an item is sold or if it is no longer for sale in order to free up space. Well, thanks for the information.

Don Gwinn · January 15, 2005, 04:50 PM

The limit is set up so that people have some stake in posting decent stuff. There are people out there who love to play games and would have fun going back to change things they posted much later on. Three days is considered about standard.

Obviously, it doesn't make that much difference, but it doesn't tend to cause many problems, either.

January 11, 2005, 08:49 PM	#1
busted1200 Member Join Date: December 18, 2001 Location: Evansville IN. Posts: 27	Can't delete or edit posts I've looked and looked for an edit button as described and pictured in the FAQ section. There is not one available for me to click on. I've got posts that I'd like to delete and edit. Back on Dec the 28th I sent this email to the staff and received this reply "You should be able to edit your posts just fine. Try clearing your cookies and logging in again, and let me know if you still have issues after that." --Marko Kloos Staff Lead, The Firing Line ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan Hirshman To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:41 AM Subject: forum question I'm unable to edit or delete my posts? There is no edit button next to the post button. Is there something I'm missing or do you need to enable this feature? Thanks, Bryan Hirshman User name; busted1200 -------------------------------------------------------------------- I sent a reply back stating that it didn't work, but have never gotten another reply back. Is there hope in getting this fixed?

January 11, 2005, 10:08 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Let's start by eliminating the easiest possible solutions first. Look at the bottom, right-hand corner of your post above. There should be a small button that looks like this: Do you see this button? Also, assuming the button isn't there - what operating system and what browser software are you using? With a little more information we should be able to figure this out for you. -Dave __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

January 12, 2005, 08:57 PM	#6
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	You have three days during which you can edit your post. After that, only a staff member can edit it. Think twice - post once and all that... __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

January 15, 2005, 04:50 PM	#8
Don Gwinn Staff Emeritus Join Date: March 9, 2000 Location: Virden, IL Posts: 5,917	The limit is set up so that people have some stake in posting decent stuff. There are people out there who love to play games and would have fun going back to change things they posted much later on. Three days is considered about standard. Obviously, it doesn't make that much difference, but it doesn't tend to cause many problems, either. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don Gwinn: Chicago Gun Rights Examiner

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January 12, 2005, 06:53 PM	#4
busted1200 Member Join Date: December 18, 2001 Location: Evansville IN. Posts: 27	Yes, there is a Edit button down in the lower right corner of this post. This is the only post of mine that it is visible. What is the time limit for being able to edit your posts? I've got post from Dec, Nov, and Oct and there is no Edit button available.

January 12, 2005, 07:24 PM	#5
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	Busted, I'm not sure how long the time you are allowed to edit your post is set for. As of right now, I could edit my post from this morning.

January 12, 2005, 10:12 PM	#7
busted1200 Member Join Date: December 18, 2001 Location: Evansville IN. Posts: 27	3 days, Well that kind of blows. Why such a short period of time? Seems to me like they would want you to delete your posts if an item is sold or if it is no longer for sale in order to free up space. Well, thanks for the information.