Shell Beau
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:38 PM
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When someone edits a post, |
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do you prefer them to tell you why?
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:39 PM
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1. I edit every other post and I rarely tell people why! |
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 02:39 PM by JimmyJazz
It's usually typos - I am a horrible proof reader.
on edit: :P
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Shell Beau
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:40 PM
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I don't hardly ever proofread until I have already posted!
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:02 PM
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 04:03 PM by Gidney N Cloyd
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Az
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:40 PM
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2. Let me put it this way |
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 02:40 PM by Az
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Shell Beau
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:41 PM
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5. Uh, I am waiting for an explanation as to why you edited. |
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What did you say? You took something out so it wouldn't be deleted, didn't you?
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:41 PM
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4. I don't really care... |
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but when I write a post and neglect to check my spelling or make a wise-ass comment without thinking about whom it might offend, I guess I tend to want to explain my own edit. :hi:
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:41 PM
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6. Every time you edit a post, |
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 02:42 PM by kick-ass-bob
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Shell Beau
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:42 PM
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 02:42 PM by Shell Beau
NOOOOO!!!!
Oh no I had to edit!!! AHHHH!!!
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:50 PM
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because most of the edit comments would run along the lines of "On edit: I removed 'Dear pus-filled dickweed' because calling you a 'pus-filled dickweed' would be against DU rules. No matter how accurate the description is."
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:09 PM
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:53 PM
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I've encountered a few assholes who post something inflammatory or nasty, then go back and edit it after they get flamed back. I hate that passive-aggressive shit.
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:56 PM
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10. Tell us what you really think |
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 02:56 PM by RetroLounge
:D:D:D:D
RL
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:58 PM
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12. Oh, darlin', you don't wanna know. |
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And you can trust me on that. ;)
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Shell Beau
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Thu Sep-22-05 02:58 PM
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11. If it is in a heated discussion, I always explain |
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:03 PM
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13. I just think it's courtesy. |
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Like saying "excuse me" when you have to walk in front of someone.
*note: I no longer call it "Common Courtesy" since it seems it is no longer common.
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:21 PM
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especially the part about 'common'.
If I make a slight typo (which happens very frequently), then every time I see it, it leaps out of the page and I can barely see any other writing - it practically shouts at me - so I have to edit, but always put a short note as to what has been done (usually "Edit for typo").
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:00 PM
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:thumbsup:
Me too. I answered similarly. (A bit more understated.) ;-)
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:04 PM
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I never understood why people feel the need to explain their edits. :shrug:
It's usually just typos for me too, and I usually assume the same for others.
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:06 PM
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15. The not so final word on the subject(oops) Major edit |
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 03:57 PM by Az
I have to think about this.
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:56 PM
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Maybe they noticed a spelling mistake or remembered something else to say...
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Thu Sep-22-05 03:59 PM
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That way I'll be able to put the replies in context. If it's an edit for a typo, I'll know the replies relate to the post as is. If there's been a big change of content, I'll know some of the replies may relate to a post I haven't actually seen.
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:00 PM
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19. I only mention it when it's either 1) funnier or 2) adding/changing info. |
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Since an edit doesn't "kick" a thread if I have additional comments I usually start another post.
That kicks the thread and notifies the OP or poster there's something new.
Edits are usually lost.
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:29 PM
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23. I guess I do it because |
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I am usually fixing spelling or useage mistakes and I don't want people to think I am changing what I said.
Also, I am new to chat room community activity and it looked like what other people were doing to be polite.
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Thu Sep-22-05 04:36 PM
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Edited on Thu Sep-22-05 04:37 PM by hunter
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Usually I explain edits in small text like this.
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