11/04/09 - You have now have 15 minutes to make changes, or just make another post. - Page 2 - LotusTalk

LARRY · 11-05-2009, 08:06 AM

Yeah, it makes re-editing my Lotus Photoblog impossible.

So, in dealing with hundreds of car photos, I better get things right the first time when I post.

I think this is a giant mistake and should be changed right away.

RichS · 11-05-2009, 08:21 AM

It would appear that the powers that be are more interested in enforcing their will than in creating a great community.

I think they forgot that it's not the name of the site that it important, its the members of the community that are important.

LARRY · 11-05-2009, 10:45 AM

Right on.

Here's the reason given for doing this from the Administrator:

"Yes, I made the edit function only available for 15 minutes after posting to keep in line with what we do on our other sites. I didn't know Randy had it set to the unlimited option until I went in and checked. Any member could have easily removed all their informative posts from the site. I see that as counterproductive for the site in general and am interested in looking out for the forum and it's members that come here for technical information. I am surprised anyone even noticed.

Nadeem"

P.S. We noticed and we don't like it.

kwancho · 11-05-2009, 11:07 AM

apk919 · 11-05-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARRY

Right on.

Here's the reason given for doing this from the Administrator:

"Yes, I made the edit function only available for 15 minutes after posting to keep in line with what we do on our other sites. I didn't know Randy had it set to the unlimited option until I went in and checked. Any member could have easily removed all their informative posts from the site. I see that as counterproductive for the site in general and am interested in looking out for the forum and it's members that come here for technical information. I am surprised anyone even noticed.

Nadeem"

P.S. We noticed and we don't like it.

+1

Let's just say I'm writing a multi-post, detailed technical thread. It might take hours to complete. Of course I'm trying to be careful and accurate, and re-reading my posts before I submit them. But what if I or someone else finds an error? Or a paragraph needs clarification? Or an omission inserted? Do I have to PM a mod? Do I have to re-submit the entire post to the mod? Can I see it WYSIWYG beforehand?

Wouldn't it be simpler to leave the edit option open and monitor deletions and/or massive edits? I refuse to believe that when a post is deleted the mods have no access to the original...

evomind · 11-05-2009, 11:21 AM

lets face it...no matter what they do you guys arent going to be happy.

edit....hehe, glad i caught my typo in time..

apk919 · 11-05-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomind

lets face it...no matter what they do you guys arent going to be happy.

edit....hehe, glad i caught my typo in time..

Which I suppose is a good reason to pi$$ more people off?

Administrator · 11-05-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomind

lets face it...no matter what they do you guys arent going to be happy.

edit....hehe, glad i caught my typo in time..

You nailed it right there. People are being "civilized" but complaining about everything under the sun knowing full well the reasoning behind all of this. Please keep any further complaints to PMs instead of creating a thread with a bunch of linkbacks to gay porn sites (with Randy Chase's name on them). Not good form IMO. This thread has served it's purpose...

Nadeem

11-05-2009, 08:06 AM	#21 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,155	Yeah, it makes re-editing my Lotus Photoblog impossible. So, in dealing with hundreds of car photos, I better get things right the first time when I post. I think this is a giant mistake and should be changed right away. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

11-05-2009, 08:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	It would appear that the powers that be are more interested in enforcing their will than in creating a great community. I think they forgot that it's not the name of the site that it important, its the members of the community that are important. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

11-05-2009, 10:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,155	Right on. Here's the reason given for doing this from the Administrator: "Yes, I made the edit function only available for 15 minutes after posting to keep in line with what we do on our other sites. I didn't know Randy had it set to the unlimited option until I went in and checked. Any member could have easily removed all their informative posts from the site. I see that as counterproductive for the site in general and am interested in looking out for the forum and it's members that come here for technical information. I am surprised anyone even noticed. Nadeem" P.S. We noticed and we don't like it. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 11-05-2009 at 10:53 AM.

11-05-2009, 11:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	__________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

11-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
evomind J. Caesar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicagoland Posts: 5,406	lets face it...no matter what they do you guys arent going to be happy. edit....hehe, glad i caught my typo in time.. __________________ Vati. C6 ZO6. THE OBITS, YO! KEEP CRYIN! WHAA! REDNECK = PERSON WHO LIVES IN A DUMP BUT DRIVES AN ELISE! I never played by the rules, and I never really cared My nasty reputation takes me everywhere It is admitted by all that he was much addicted to women, as well as very expensive in his intrigues with them, and that he debauched many ladies of the highest quality; among whom were Posthumia, the wife of Servius Sulpicius; and Lollia, the wife of Aulus Gabinius.

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