Why Can't I Edit Posts After Changing DNS Names?

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Changing DNS names can restrict the ability to edit older posts due to a timer placed on the edit option to prevent abuse. This measure was implemented after a member deleted numerous posts, disrupting threads. To update old posts, users must contact a moderator for assistance. Moderators can manually fix links if provided with the post numbers and new addresses. This process ensures the integrity of discussions while allowing necessary updates.
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I changed DNS names a few weeks ago, so I went into the member photo thread to update the image addresses only to find that I'm not able to edit posts that were made that long ago.

How can I edit old posts?
 
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Ask a moderator to fix the link for you.

We put a timer on the edit option because a member abused the privilege and went back and deleted every post he made, ruining several threads in the process.
 
Shawn, just pm me the post numbers & what the new links should be.
 

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