Junior Members and Editing Posts

**Ares** · 10-16-2006, 09:30

Hi, I have a question. Why aren't Junior Members allowed to edit their own posts?

Afterall, a single mistake could sometimes change the whole meaning of a post.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I just find it curious.

**MSB** · 10-16-2006, 10:38

I think that it is only there to give a purpose and a benefit to being promoted to member.

**Gregoshi** · 10-16-2006, 13:11

1) It is supposed to force you to think about what you are posting rather than regretting rash words later.

2) It stops a new member bent on making trouble to post all manner of forum rule violations, getting existing members angry/upset and then going back to their post and editing out the "evidence" before any moderators can see it.

**Stig** · 10-16-2006, 13:13

But it can be irritating at times, typo's, things you now need to double post for

**Gregoshi** · 10-16-2006, 13:15

But there is a "spell check" button right next to "submit reply" and "preview post".

**IrishArmenian** · 10-16-2006, 15:28

Really? You learn something new everyday.

**Ares** · 10-16-2006, 21:42

Originally Posted by Gregoshi

1) It is supposed to force you to think about what you are posting rather than regretting rash words later.

2) It stops a new member bent on making trouble to post all manner of forum rule violations, getting existing members angry/upset and then going back to their post and editing out the "evidence" before any moderators can see it.

Hmmm...that's an interesting idea. Was there a problem with this in the past?

**MSB** · 10-17-2006, 09:04

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius

Hmmm...that's an interesting idea. Was there a problem with this in the past?

There was a certain junior member a few weeks ago who went around spamming, there have been several junior members in the past that have insulted certain members, some junior members also use mild swearing in their posts too.

**Gregoshi** · 10-17-2006, 14:11

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius

Hmmm...that's an interesting idea. Was there a problem with this in the past?

My memory is a bit fuzzy at times, but I seem to recall at least one incident. Not being able to edit is a pain but generally Junior Members need only endure the "pain" for a week or two before being promoted.