Posted by Dinah on May 6, 2003, at 8:48:01
In reply to Re: editing, posted by Dr. Bob on May 6, 2003, at 8:18:55
I think allowing people to edit their own posts would be a bit crazy-making. I'd be going around wondering if I had imagined reading something, since it was no longer there. I think that's one reason that people object when even you, Dr. Bob, delete posts.
Mind you, I'd be delighted to be able to correct a post where I inadvertantly put personal information, or to delete a post that was probably ill considered. But weighed against the value of knowing what was on the board today won't look completely different tomorrow, it doesn't seem like a worthwhile tradeoff.
I've heard some pretty unpleasant stories about sites where people where able to edit their own posts, and the resulting misunderstandings and chaos.
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