I have a small "Gripe" about the software used on DU

[BlueJazz]

Not a Big Deal but rather a umm.. senseless thing...anyway..

When you "edit" a Post ...want to fix spelling errors or add to the post, the software
puts that little Red "Edited by (poster) on such and such a date. Like the example ...

I mean...what's the purpose of that Red line?...Nobody Cares and it just gets in the way.

Don't hate me 'cause I'm anal. :) ..

[jpgray]

1. It's useful if someone stoops to dishonestly changing a post to make a reply look foolish

But a "grace period" of about a minute or so would be nice for those of us who hit "post message" and then immediately notice an error.

[yardwork]

2. I think that there is a good reason for this - its to prevent people from changing posts

after someone has responded to a post. It keeps people honest.

Edit for spelling - I understand what you mean. I'll often leave a typo because I'm embarrassed to admit it.

[flvegan]

3. I actually like the red edit.

I think that there are a number of good reasons for it including those noted above already.

[MADem]

4. Because you tell me, ASSERTIVELY, that the sky is green at 10:01.

At 10:02, I tell you NO, the sky is BLUE.

At 10:03, you edit your original post and change green to blue, and then reply to my 10:02 post saying, "What are you, an idiot? That's what I SAID!!!! You always get shit WRONG, ya moron!!!!"

Hell, people do that shit even WITH the red line--but at least you have evidence to call them on it.

[BlueJazz]

6. ohhh....Ok....Just wondering cause the other forums like...

(sax on the web) don't add the Red "thing" when you edit.

Understood.

[Lasher]

5. I care.

If a post has been edited in any way, it's good that it's labeled as such. I like the feature just like it is.

[BlueJazz]

8. 10-4 :)

[Lasher]

12. Know what I hate? It's when people edit and then don't say why.

[Lasher]

13. Get it?

See, then I edit and don't say whay. Well I thought it was funny.

[BlueJazz]

14. I caught it :)

[Spazito]

15. Ha, I saw your original post and you changed your whole message!11!

You said you LOVED it when people edit and then don't say why!! Why did you edit it???

:rofl:

[Lasher]

16. Heh heh, I knew this thread was gonna be fun!

[madokie]

9. I vote with you

I have to admit I haven't paid any attention to it though, the red line of text that is

[DS1]

7. Nice edit, Hitler

[durrrty libby]

10. Don't sweat the small stuff. You will live longer and happier

[zippy890]

11. I agree with you

Its the RED color that bothers me- it detracts from the look
of the post

keep the editing line- black.