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[midiemulation]

i am VERY dissapointed about the edit function being removed. This will make all of the posts of my kasumi xbox uneditable so i cannot retreve my old link locations as well as in the bst my sell thread looks like garbage since i was updating it with info and then realized i can't edit it to add more like i once did before.

I know it may be necessary to have this edit function blocked but it will ruin the b/s/t with garbage.

*sigh* any suggestions?

[midiemulation]

too bad people ruin the edit function - whats next to go?
it hurts as much as it helps imho.

[brahm2]

I've already made a post in the moderators forum requesting that it is put back, I've already got a ton of PMs about people wanting me to edit their BST posts (which I will not do).

[bucko]

Sigh a little change like this and the whole world comes to an end. Why is it so hard to get used to the changes. Just use your bumps to update your information, simple?

[Gumba]

Its worse than that really,

for example, I was maintaining a semi-definitive 1 post summary of the new banning systems on XBL or whatever.

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=304652

I can't maintain that anymore

I have new links and new information to post to it, but its going to forver be stuck in November 2004.

I'm sure there are many many other posts on these forums where people are maintaining info like this... at least in the short term, without actually being pinned.

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I think a good temporary solution may be to make only the first post editable long term. or perhaps make it so posts which haven't been edited after a certain period become uneditable...

[thewickedjester]

well like bucko said, its not the end of the world, but it would be nice to have it back

[dougMod]

thanks for chaging my title brahm lol  

[lordvader129]

HSD said it would cause alot of problems with folks mainting lists and whatnot, consider this a beta stage, if the gripes outweigh the benefits hell put it back, maybe he can find some way to allow thread starters to edit their initial post

[dougMod]

yes that waht i say casue i only want to edit one post in my b/s/t and thats the first so i hope he can do it

[HSDEMONZ]

Here's the situation.. and as usuall.. is a result of abuse or mebers throwing tantrums. Posts have been mass edited time and again.. usually by people participating and adding value to the site. What happened is that these people throw a tantrum.. and later go back and try to delete their history.. including key and important posts.

So to combat this.. (the destruction of data) we're imposing a 15 minute grace period on EDITS.

EDIT for the 'members' class has been disabled so to speak..

What we are allowing for is 15 minutes grace period after initial post. If they want to EDIT their original post after that period.. they pretty much can't.. unless they hit up a mod. (which will give a few mods some grief.. especially in the BST forum.. but it will subside.)

So the following has been done..

All the the dedicated forum mods for the various forums, have all now been bumped up to moderator account class. This will allow them to keep up with their assigned duties.. while side stepping the restriction on post edits.  This will also allow them to make EDITS on others posts in their assigned forums.. aiding those that might need an edit for an important technical thread, guide, or list.

So you will all notice the "addition" of 40+ moderators.f

Now.. that leaves all of the other members. Well.. some who aren't mods.. do need and I want them to have EDIT access to their posts beyond the restriction.. so I have made a secondary member class.. aptly named 'member'

Only difference.. no restirction. I will give these account class designations to technical users on a case by case basis as the need arises. People will need to plead their casee individually to me. I've already handed out a few of these accounts to technical posters with guides or pin topics that get updated in their first post frequently.

Some people who apply for this access.. won't get it.. unless it's deemed important or worthy to the scene. Far to many people think their posts are written by god already.

Do not take this as an invite to un-necessarily harass me or Xantium for this account class.  Harassing Admin for useless posts will get your accounts closed.. so only request EDIT access if you are actually providing info or a decent service etc to the scene.  (lists of barbie fasions, someone dick size etc.. do not warrant contacting ,e or Xantium)

The last group of people who use the EDIT function alot.. are the BST types. At this time.. we have no reall solution for these users.  They are free to contact one of the BST moderators and request an edit.  It will then be up ot he BST moderators whether or not to make the edit.  If the need arises.. I will add 2 new mods to the BST forums who will have the dedicated task of making such edits.

BST users are reminded that they have the option.. and are even encouraged.. to make a new thread each week. That would be the best way to update any prices etc.  Moderators for the BST forum will be glad to.. (and are required) to close threads upon your request (this does not mean DELETE.. just close) so that you can open a new thread (and possibly link back to your previous thread(s) )

In the mean time.. the BST mods will be busy.. until a more permanent solution is found.

We are considering re-instating the full EDIT access to the members as part of a contribution level class of account. (something we actually don't want to do)  That idea.. is on a low priority.

We expect.. and ask.. that the membership work with us in this regard.. and not hassle the mods unless it's necessary. Most are already overworked. We do ask that BST sellers please be kind.. and use the NEW POST function as opposed to edits.. as this will ease the burden on the staff.

Thank-You.

People with Technical Guides, Posts, Lists.. and other similar postings that need edit access feel free to contact me and I'll respond within 48 hours with a possible solution for your specific case.

This restriction might not be necessary in the next software revision (not sure one way or the other) but for the time being.. it's needs.. and it's the new reality for now.

[HSDEMONZ]

Just noticed one of my BST mods won't be helping.. and another is probably MIA.. so..

I'm looking for BST moderators.. 2-3 of them.

Send me your submission.. and why you should be a moderator with the title

"MAKE ME A BST MOD PLZ"

If you aren't smart enough to follow that simple instruction you aren't smart enough to join the staff.