backofanenvelope Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hello, I had reason to edit a post this morning but I don't seem to be able to see anyway to put a reason in. I am on a Mac with Safari 10 and don't have flash installed if these make any difference. Hope someone can help. Thx Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2016 I just add a line after my signature after editing along the lines of "edited for typos" . Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thx Jamie. Ah ok. I seem to remember there being a box that you could type a reason.. but I will use your method. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I never understood the need for some to validate edits to posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 If I have a further thought, I'll generally add "EDIT: ...." as a sort of P.S. Otherwise, I tend to edit for typos, grammatical errors etc, in which case I don't generally add an explanation that would merely advertise my poor use of language! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 If I have a further thought, I'll generally add "EDIT: ...." as a sort of P.S. Otherwise, I tend to edit for typos, grammatical errors etc, in which case I don't generally add an explanation that would merely advertise my poor use of language! I often spot a spelling or grammatical error immediately after posting, and have to edit it. Then I spot another, and have to edit again! That explains most of my edits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 If I have a further thought, I'll generally add "EDIT: ...." as a sort of P.S. Otherwise, I tend to edit for typos, grammatical errors etc, in which case I don't generally add an explanation that would merely advertise my poor use of language! I often spot a spelling or grammatical error immediately after posting, and have to edit it. Then I spot another, and have to edit again! That explains most of my edits! Despite proof reading, I regularly find errors in grammar, spelling or clarity. i will happily edit any post for these without feeling obliged to comment on what changed - the 'edited' flag gets set automatically anyway. If someone has set a notification or has responded to a post and I want to go back and add/remove content, then I will add some comments to indicate that the substance changed, but I see no reason to comment on things like fixing spelling, grammar or clarity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I often spot a spelling or grammatical error immediately after posting, and have to edit it. Then I spot another, and have to edit again! That explains most of my edits! My experience exactly! Glad I'm not alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 I only edit when it is obvious (to me) I have made errors.. normally I either don't see them or don't care.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2016 I wouldn't normally make them but my kepyboard still isn't fully trained. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Some times I use all the right letters but not necessarily in the right order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 There are a few people on here (and on other forums) who should really make a lot more use of the 'edit' function! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific231G Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I wouldn't give reasons for edits for typos, spelling, or style, for example to say something in fewer words. If I find new information I'll normally mark that as an update and if something turns out to be false then strikeout is often useful as I'm not then hiding the error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted November 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2016 The 'Reason for Edit' option does appear to have something of a randomness to it. I've seen it sometimes, but most times it's not there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 There are a few people on here (and on other forums) who should really make a lot more use of the 'edit' function! And plenty who should make less use of the "Post" function . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 There seems to be a rule that you only see typos after posting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 There seems to be a rule that you only see typos after posting! Murphy/Söd at work there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 There seems to be a rule that you only see typos after posting! I see plenty before posting, but often miss one or two! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Fortuneatly i nevr make eny tipo or grammer erors in my posts, so dont ave to youse this feaure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Fortuneatly i nevr make eny tipo or grammer erors in my posts, so dont ave to youse this feaure You may not, but I think your spelling and grammar checkers auto correct may have a bug! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I see plenty before posting, but often miss one or two! That as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 You may not, but I think your spelling and grammar checkers auto correct may have a bug! I did wonder what all those red lines were........... PS I'm wasn't taking the Mick out of those with dyslexia or learning difficulties, as I work with autistic children every day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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