Many members are unaware that there is only a very narrow window of time in which they can edit their posts.

Within recent weeks, I have seen two members absolutely frantic, wanting to delete posts, finding out they weren't able to, and not being able to get Admin to respond to emails right away.

Why can't we have the ability to edit our own posts at ANY time? Other discussion forums to which I belong have that capability.

And it would minimize the number of requests that Admin has to deal with.

I absolutely second that motion. As much as I cannot tell you how valuable this site is to me, the words we write are our words and we should be able to edit or delete as we choose. Obviously, Admin would still retain the right to edit or delete offensive or inappropriate language, content, etc.

I feel we are blessed to have This Forum..and should not ever..compare it to other forums as it is not the same..as other forums..

In the past a member would post Little messages..and then delete the post.. until they got caught..so we have proven..being to edit anytime..may not be a good idea.

15 minutes I feel is enough time to edit a post if needed..and We Live We learn new members will Learn..and all of us have shared with new members about this issue..from x to x.

and If someone needs a post edited after that period of time of 15 minutes..the online community when notified..will help us with doing so..

we need to be thankful for what we have...I feel and not complain..about what we don't have..Namaste Rosie

JAB & Memaw---Thankfully our forums (except for the format) are very unlike the way that they used to be a year or so ago. Believe me...The place was more like ‘Dodge City complete with lynch mobs’ than a haven of tranquility. During the transition period...due to the improper behavior of many members (myself included)... the ability to edit, post using colors and bold type, include images, and live links was taken away and (thankfully) the ignore function was implemented. I apologize for the role that I played that resulted in many of these ‘take-aways’...but...applaud the fact that after the 15 minute time window closes only Administrators have the ability to edit. At least when and if a dispute arises there is a clear audit trail of who said what to whom and administrators can take the proper actions. Hopefully...as time passes some of the lost privileges will be re-initiated.

Posters who would like have their threads or comments edited should file their requests with the Administrators... Wait patiently...Not continue posting to that thread...and Hope that it will become inactive and naturally fall to the bottom. Starting individual threads only draws attention to the original thread and is self-defeating.

I repeat my thoughts I posted on the thread in the Caregivers forum(which, by the way JAB, I understand why you posted the info there, as this forum is rarely visited). I do not think you are complaining, but asking questions. Not ever compare??? Why not??

I wish these things that are said to be the issues best left to the Administrators, would be left for the Administrators to answer, for all to see and learn.

It is not for us to speak for them, or explain the decisions of the Administrators. Somehow, I just knew who.

Well, this has certainly been an educational experience.

Cheri, your posts are always so carefully thought out, and sensitive, and helpful, I find it very hard to picture you being naughty.

So what else might we try? You make a very good point, that continuing to post when we don't want something seen just keeps the thread at the top, defeating the purpose. I wonder if it might be possible to set up a way to somehow send a thread to the bottom, until Admin has a chance to investigate and decide how to deal with the situation overall.

How does that strike the rest of you? (If such a thing were even possible.) Perhaps this could be a power vested in the Peer Volunteers?

Well, I am the big bad dog who posted a comment about not being able to edit a post. I've ready posted that I'm leaving but I had to add a few posts for someone who lost a loved one. Okay... who am I to QUESTION the BIG DOGS of the Administration? BAD BAD BAD GIRL. Well, I am a financial contributor and I stated this SEVERAL times because I bet your bottom most people here don't give a red cent to this organization. I do not expect SPECIAL treatment but IT SURE SHOULDN'T HURT to know that when you have someone willing to give money IN THESE ECONOMIC TIMES that you'd give them a break. What do I know???? So, fine. I have questioned the design of this board many times. It's ugly. It's boring. In a world of wigets, it's 1995. There is no personality here. I gave up on that. I tried to get help BECAUSE they state they will help you out if you goof up. I didn't just post a rant, I first contacted the ADMINISTRATORS, oh and I called them too....and was PROMISED IT WOULD BE REMOVED...that they would work with me. So that was the reason I got ticked. THEN I GET A BUNCH OF POSTS ABOUT. OH SURE THAT'S A GOOD SUPPORT GROUP.

Don't promise what you can't keep. And I can't believe you'all would be fighting with each other.. or that the only answer was to remove any decent functions from this board.

sayitisntso, I respectfully ask you to reconsider leaving this community. About a year ago, an online Admin. censored me, which the 2nd or 3rd time really ticked me off. I sent an angry email & went away. A few months and a new prescription later I came back, and overall I'm really glad I did.

I get that the Administration has hurt you. Their actions are in need of a sincere apology to you. On top of that, some posters have been insensitive. That sucks, too.

You're right about the board being low-tech. I probably couldn't figure out how to use the new things you're talking about, but I'll bet I could appreciate the enhanced communication when used by you.

I got the site to show me all your posts, and you are a compassionate person who willingly gives of herself, who only occasionally is off-putting. Since I'm regularly a jerk in spite of my best intentions, I feel more like I know someone like you. I hope you stay around.

I have never been notified. Maybe I'm not such a sinker after all! HA HA. What does off putting mean?

JAB---Thanks for the kind words...but....I was more than naughty. There were times when many (myself included) were just plain BAD. The crazy thing is that I suspect that almost everyone involved in the skirmishes thought they were acting for the “good of the community” to “help fellow members”...and not just coming to the rescue of their friends. Because of the sheer number and diversity of our membership...That type of mistake is easy to make.

I’ve got mixed feelings about giving editing or policy enforcing responsibility to Peer Volunteers. Probably because many of the people that took an active role in the wars would have been likely candidates for the program had it been in existence back then. I’m still around...Many of them are also...Old issues and loyalties still exist. I would cringe if I read their names on a list of Peer Volunteers...so...I don’t really care if they are ever announced. I would prefer Peer Volunteers to assume the roles of behind the scenes welcomers, guides, mentors, and suggestors. I definitely would not feel comfortable if they had access to personal information like my given name and address.

Yes...Our forums are low tech.. If nothing else...The inability to post a ‘live link’ has eliminated the ability of viruses to easily infect our computers. I suspect that those of us who rely on dial up don’t often miss losing the ability of having to wait for a cute image to download.

Our forums definitely are not bland. Almost everyone is welcome to participate...Our freedom of discussion is enviable. Since joining here I’ve also become active in other Alzheimer’s sites. There was one that edited me for suggesting that someone do a Google search on a common supplement...and for providing the web address of Buck & Buck. Needless-to-say---I don’t return there often.

I can’t think of any device that would quickly bring a thread to the bottom. Since the activity of our forums is relatively heavy...Giving designated people the ability to put a lock on a thread that prevented additional postings would slowly accomplish that goal. A lock currently is selectively used by the administration. In its present form it may keep the item from being lowered past a certain point. Perhaps it could be tweaked.

Well, folks, look for this thread to probably hit the dust.


Say, I'm sorry that you have been made to feel reprimanded. I'm sure the Adm. will end up clearing this up. Better late than never.

My goodness!!! There are now 2 editing threads. I posted to the wrong one. Since it is too late to edit, I'll repost (with a minor change) here what I accidentally posted there

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My how things have changed! This thread is sooo nice. To me it is a sign that we are learning how to disagree without acting like street fighters.

There are 2 because the other one-Editing posts-was moved from the Caregivers Forum to here.

Very simple solution. I use it and recommend it on my forum all of the time, although my forum does allow anyone to go back and edit their posts at any time.

Write your message in a word document and save it. Look it over carefully, and give yourself some time before you post it. Look it over again, and edit whatever you may have said in the heat of the moment that is inappropriate or just doesn't sound the way you meant it. THEN post it.

Saving in a word document is also a good idea in case your computer freezes, you have a power outage, or cyberstuff just happens.

joang
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