Egyptian Dreams

almostascribe · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2003 3:10 am Post subject: editing post

i just noticed i posted a post with an obivious i posted this half asleep and the spelling is shocking.

Does this board have the feature of editng your own posts.

Kevin · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:43 pm Post subject:

Only the admin and moderators can edit posts. Sorry about that but I have seen too many boards around where somebody posts something, provokes a debate and then edit's their original post thus completely changing the original debate and causing confusion.

Plus it gives me a feeling of power Wink

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murphyz · Citizen Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 45 Location: London, UK

I do prefer the option to edit your own posts, especially as my spelling and such can be dreadful if I type before my second cup of coffee.

However, your wish is our command...so can I request that you install a spellchecker instead?

Cheers

Mxx
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Kevin · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 10:30 am Post subject:

murphyz · Citizen Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 45 Location: London, UK

Marvellous, thanks. It doesn't take long to install, the only real drawback is the size of the dictionary which is about 5 MB.

Cheers

Mxx
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Thoth · Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject:

I've had some experience in PHB forums, and I was under the impression they shared similar attributes -- all of the ones I have seen/created have the option to put a time limit on editing posts. Does this forum not have that option? If so, a five-minute time limit on editing couldn't be used too frequently to completely change the content of a post, could it?
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Kevin · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:03 am Post subject:

[blows raspberry]thrrrrrrrrrppppp[/blows raspberry]

I'm pretty sure this board lets you edit posts indefinitely. I've looked at the add on for a spell check and couldn't get the damn thing to work. I haven't forgotten about it and I am still trying so I'm afraid you'll have to bear with me a bit longer.
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murphyz · Citizen Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 45 Location: London, UK

which spellcheck was it?

I use this one but am unsure if it will work with this version of phpbb. They've just released 2.0.7 if you are interested in an upgrade?

*ducks*

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Kevin · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:32 am Post subject:

Hi Murphyz,

That was the one I've tried but for some reason it was giving errors. I'll give it another go at the weekend as it may just have been me not paying attention.

Thanks.
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murphyz · Citizen Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 45 Location: London, UK

coolio. My first install of that wouldn't install the dictionary itself without crashing as it was far too large, so I had to split it into 5 smaller parts that installed easily.

Otherwise I'll say it's either the version of phpbb, or a significant lack of caffeine. Perhaps you should introduce a drip to your home so you can ensure a constant flow of the stuff into your body? Laughing

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Meritites · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject:

I just wondered what happened to this topic. I would love the possiblity to edit my post for, say, five minutes...
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Kevin · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:13 am Post subject:

Never going to happen.

The spellchecker was more hassle than it was worth too. Most people will forgive spelling errors, etc so it really shouldn't be a problem.
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Meritites · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

Ah, ok, no problem Smile

Sometimes I come to think of more things to say but that can just as well be a next message!
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kmt_sesh · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:10 am Post subject:

Just forward all proposed posts to Kevin and he will personally proofread them for spelling and accuracy.

I'm kidding, of course. Just kidding. Laughing

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Kevin · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject:

Just as long as you CC them to kmt_sesh that will be fine. Wink

Actually, to make sure he gets them you should CC them to his contact email address on this board, his work email address, his private email address, and perhaps include a written copy in the post. Contact me if you don't have any of the addresses and I'll forward them to you. Twisted Evil

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