library edits

[Redbelly98]

I noticed when one edits the "Scientists" section of a library entry, the edit log says that "latex" has been edited. Would this be an easy fix?

For example, 2 of the Jan. 14 edits here:
http://www.physicsforums.com/library.php?do=view_item&itemid=190

[Greg Bernhardt]

this is a known problem, thanks

[tiny-tim]

i] I've subscribed to numerous PF Library entries, but I've never been notified of any changes to them (the main text, not the Commentary), nor of any changes to those I've created myself (for which there is no subscription option).

Has anybody ever been notified of a Library change?

Are the Library subscriptions actually working?

ii] I just edited the title and Scientists of uncertainty relation (still in moderation) and that completely wiped the previous entries in the Edit log (inlcuding of course, the credit to its creator). :frown:

[Redbelly98]

Funny, I have been thinking the same thing. No notifications for subscribed items, and the edit log can be one of three things:

1. Non-existent / erased
2. Incomplete listing of edits
3. Complete listing of edits

I've started crediting creators and creation dates in the Commentary section for this reason. I'd suggest adding that info to the earliest comment in your own entries, or entries you are involved with, so people can see when and by whom articles were created.

[Greg Bernhardt]

Can anyone else confirm that library subscriptions are not working?

[Kurdt]

tt has edited a couple of my entries and I never received any notification at all.

[Redbelly98]

Not sure if it was clear from my post #4, but I don't get the notifications either. I am subscribed to a number of entries, both from having created some of them or because I have clicked on "Subscribe to item".

[Greg Bernhardt]

subscriptions should work now. they are sent via PM. let me know

[Kurdt]

I just got one Greg, I presume it was in retrospect.

[tiny-tim]

subscriptions should work now. they are sent via PM. let me know

Yes, Greg … I just got about 50 notifications, all sent at 2253 GMT! :biggrin:

Thanks for fixing it. :smile:

[tiny-tim]

I've subscribed to Snell's law , but there were amendments on 6th March and 7th March, and I've received no notifications

[Redbelly98]

I also was not notified of edits in Snell's Law.

I've been wondering about library subscriptions lately, since I haven't received any more notifications since Feb. 17. Perhaps my subscriptions were just not getting activity, but I was definitely subscribed to Snell's Law as the entry creator.

[tiny-tim]

Library subscriptions still not working. :blushing:

And when will autolinking be turned back on? :smile:

(it's been off since before the new drive was installed)

[Redbelly98]

New question: I am wondering who has edit privileges for library entries?

I'm aware that Science Advisors can edit any entry.

I know of a non-staff PF member who was able to edit an entry they created, which makes sense. But another PF member has said he was unable to edit an entry he had created. He is a Homework Helper but not a Science Advisor.

Did a setting get changed within the last 4 months or so, or is there some weird glitch with who gets edit privileges in the library? Does it matter if the entry is in moderation or has been approved?

Thanks,

RB

[dx]

But another PF member has said he was unable to edit an entry he had created. He is a Homework Helper but not a Science Advisor.


Just checked. I am able to edit my own entries, entries created by others, and also entries in moderation.

[Redbelly98]

Just checked. I am able to edit my own entries, entries created by others, and also entries in moderation.

Thanks for checking that out, the 4-momentum (http://www.physicsforums.com/library.php?do=view_item&itemid=238) entry is in fact what prompted me to post here on this issue. I'm more convinced now that some weird glitch is preventing turin, the article's Creator, from editing it.

(For the record, dx is currently a PF Contributor and Homework Helper, and not a Science Advisor.)

[tiny-tim]

Yes, Greg … I just got about 50 notifications, all sent at 2253 GMT! :biggrin:

Thanks for fixing it. :smile:

For the record, after that I got no notifications until exactly seven months later (today, 17th September), when I got 32 notifications in 2 minutes. :smile:

But no notifications of edits of my own entries, and no option to subscribe to them. :frown:

(btw, are the notifications only for edits, or are they for comments also? :confused:)

[Redbelly98]

Yeah, I got 2 messages today about edits to library items.

[tiny-tim]

For the record, after that I got no notifications until exactly seven months later (today, 17th September), when I got 32 notifications in 2 minutes. :smile:

Again, for the record, since 17th September, I got no notifications until over five months later (today, 26th February), when I got 21 notifications in 1 minute. :rolleyes:

[Greg Bernhardt]

Again, for the record, since 17th September, I got no notifications until over five months later (today, 26th February), when I got 21 notifications in 1 minute. :rolleyes:

you are mr popular :biggrin:

[Gokul43201]

Greg releases the notifications manually. And he times a major dump on you just when you announce that you want to have a quiet weekend in the woods. :devil: