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Jun-2-2006 07:51

It's possible someone suggested this before, so please don't flame me for that :)

Is it possible that the option for editing your posts can be brought in? It annoys me to see all those typo's I made after I posted a message.

Jun-2-2006 08:37

Yes it has been brought up before, along with the searchable message board request. It is a very good idea I believe, and one can never repeat good ideas too often.

I think a preview option would be nice, even if not being allowed to edit after we post. Spell checking would be problematic based on locations, but preview might not be too hard to implement.

Jun-2-2006 10:03

Until that happens, how about composing in your word processor of choice and employ the spell check then copy and paste? It will probably also do a char count for you as well.

Just a thought.

Jun-2-2006 11:42

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm usually flying through between cases or before I have to head off to do something else (yes, I DO have a life outside of Sleuth *grin*). I don't have time to open another file on my computer, type up my reply, hightlight and copy, click back to the window I was in for sleuth, paste and reply. I'll live with my mistakes until someone is kind enough to add a preview or edit capability.

When posting more of our storyline in my agency threads, yes I do use a word processor to compose, then paste it. Mainly because it usually ends up being 2-4 posts long and I time out long before I'm done. *grin*

Jun-2-2006 13:04

Help I have know idea what to do????????????????????????????????????????

Jun-2-2006 20:32

I like the idea of a preview mode more than being able to edit posts after the fact. It can become problematic if somebody edits a post or reply that other people have already replied to. The thread can make less sense if a previous part is edited after other people have already replied.

Jun-3-2006 03:47

I agree with Ben. Situation particularly when someone behaves like a complete ass, and people react to that. A bastard would then go back to change words.

Jun-3-2006 22:37

Not claiming to be the first either BadAss, but yeah, I've raised this too. Tragically, my index fingers are pickle-style fat, and I swear, my keyboard keeps shrinking. Not into the word processor thing (*lazy*) -but good point Nikkie and Ben, I can imagine the turd factor expanding exponentially if people could erase their bastardly tracks. Preview mode would be great.