Vector Tutorials: Can't Edit Posts

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The editing period for posts in the vector tutorials thread has been reduced to 30 minutes to prevent misuse, such as users retrospectively altering their posts after receiving feedback. If users need to make changes beyond this timeframe, they are advised to contact a mentor or report their post for edits. Concerns were raised about the impact of this policy on the quality of the forum, particularly in homework help sections, where typos and inaccuracies can lead to confusion. Some users suggested extending the editing time to two hours or implementing a preview requirement to reduce errors. The rationale for the shortened period is to maintain the integrity of discussions and ensure that all posts reflect the original context.
  • #31
If you think it's more than just a minor error, you can report the post and request a correction be applied.
 
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  • #32
George Jones said:
Even though I understand and sympathize with the reasons behind the change and I don't mind people getting chuckles from my typos, I disagree. I think 30 minutes is just too darned short.

I just made a post about a flood in my provincial capital, which I spelt incorrectly. People googling using the name I provided might get just enough enough information to prevent them from realizing my mistake, but not enough information to be useful.

Luckily, Jimmy found my mistake, but I saw his post a few minutes too late to change my spelling, and I would prefer that people not have to look below the first post to get the correct spelling.
In cases like that, just ask a mentor to change the error.
 
  • #33
Arg, this short post edit time is horrible!
 
  • #34
There needs to be a way that PF let's its members knows when policies have been changed. It is absurd to make members come here and ask why they can't edit posts or why they can't do something they used to be able to. In the worst case, people could just get confused and think their memories are failing or something. You should send out an e-mail or put a very noticeable sign somewhere in the forum.
 
  • #35
ehrenfest said:
There needs to be a way that PF let's its members knows when policies have been changed. It is absurd to make members come here and ask why they can't edit posts or why they can't do something they used to be able to. In the worst case, people could just get confused and think their memories are failing or something. You should send out an e-mail or put a very noticeable sign somewhere in the forum.

We do, and you're in the forum where it's done.
 

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