Staff members can leave edit reasons when they edit a post, and it's a useful moderation tool. However, I often find myself editing posts and I would love to be able to reference why. Yes we can simply put "EDIT" or other methods of indication but it would be nice to use the edit reason/message so that things could be simple and universal.
This suggestion doesn't make or break anything but I imagine people who enjoy making guides, who have a trade shop, or who post a lot would appreciate the ability to easily draw attention to their last edits/updates/modification.
Examples:
You own run a large trade thread for shinys and have obtained yourself a shiny gyarados. When adding it to your shop you can use the "edit reason/message" to signify the recent edition.
You've added a considerable paragraph to your competitive Pokemon play guide and would like to reference it clearly in the OP. An edit message can clearly communicate this.
An argument against:
"I can just add a post to my guide or trade thread telling people what I have updated/added"
Yes, but who reads all the posts and comments in a trade thread? Not a lot of people. They usually just check out your OP.
Pros:
Increased efficiency of editing posts/threads
consistency
Cons:
Mods lose a special snowflake ability
[spoiler] jk, I couldn't think of a huge con other than the time it takes to change it or people having too much fun with it [spoiler] fun on the forums is a legitimate con [/spoiler] [/spoiler]
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Emlee
It's a fairly simple request/suggestion.
Staff members can leave edit reasons when they edit a post, and it's a useful moderation tool. However, I often find myself editing posts and I would love to be able to reference why. Yes we can simply put "EDIT" or other methods of indication but it would be nice to use the edit reason/message so that things could be simple and universal.
This suggestion doesn't make or break anything but I imagine people who enjoy making guides, who have a trade shop, or who post a lot would appreciate the ability to easily draw attention to their last edits/updates/modification.
Examples:
You own run a large trade thread for shinys and have obtained yourself a shiny gyarados. When adding it to your shop you can use the "edit reason/message" to signify the recent edition.
You've added a considerable paragraph to your competitive Pokemon play guide and would like to reference it clearly in the OP. An edit message can clearly communicate this.
An argument against:
"I can just add a post to my guide or trade thread telling people what I have updated/added"
Yes, but who reads all the posts and comments in a trade thread? Not a lot of people. They usually just check out your OP.
Pros:
Increased efficiency of editing posts/threads
consistency
Cons:
Mods lose a special snowflake ability
[spoiler] jk, I couldn't think of a huge con other than the time it takes to change it or people having too much fun with it [spoiler] fun on the forums is a legitimate con [/spoiler] [/spoiler]
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