Users not able to change thread titles?

BloodSport · September 20th, 2007, 12:41

Yea, I believe it was changed though do to several complaints coming from teh Buy/Sell forums where users would post the gun and price in the title, then once a deal was made edit it out. Couple of them were from scams, so it was changed to a mod/admin edit only to help us identify the threads once moved to the storage area after a sale was made and reported so we could dig it out.

S.H.I.E.L.D. · September 20th, 2007, 17:58

That's understandable Blood. Still be nice to be able to change it ourselves though

There's been several times when I posted something then looked at the title afterwards and was like "Shit, that's the dumbest title ever, it doesn't explain anything!" lol

ILLusion · September 21st, 2007, 04:06

The issue is actually software related. It started occurring when we switched to the new version of the forum software - Hojo never got the time to look in to it to see if it's fixable or not.

TrueTGN · September 21st, 2007, 04:11

Ive read that you have 1 minute after posting the topic to edit the title. In vBulletin a topic is basically treated as a regular post and the title is seperate from it.

I haven't had a chance to test the 1 minute thing, could someone? (Not that its going to make a difference if you need to change to say "Sold" but it may help for those that make a mistake just as they posted it)

Angry Chef · October 5th, 2007, 00:50

How long does it take, after pushing the ‘edit’ button before the changes happen? I recently tried to edit a post, to add players names to my list, in my first post (in game thread) and tired to give overview of the game in second post. Both times I made the text changes and clicked the edit button then wait while the black dots go round in circle for 3 mins (not sure of exact time, watching hockey) then I give up and just make a fresh post.
Any advice, help from mod/admin, would be appreciated.

10:28pm

TrueTGN · October 5th, 2007, 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Chef

How long does it take, after pushing the ‘edit’ button before the changes happen? I recently tried to edit a post, to add players names to my list, in my first post (in game thread) and tired to give overview of the game in second post. Both times I made the text changes and clicked the edit button then wait while the black dots go round in circle for 3 mins (not sure of exact time, watching hockey) then I give up and just make a fresh post.
Any advice, help from mod/admin, would be appreciated.

Basically to start editing you hit the edit button. The box will pop up, you do your edit.. then click save. Don't hit edit again after you've done your edits.. if that makes any sense. Click save.

Is that the problem, or is the edit box even loading after you click it?

Angry Chef · October 5th, 2007, 03:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueTGN

Basically to start editing you hit the edit button. The box will pop up, you do your edit.. then click save. Don't hit edit again after you've done your edits.. if that makes any sense. Click save.

Is that the problem, or is the edit box even loading after you click it?

errr, ya I meant save. sorry tired.
hit edit, change text, hit save and wait (couple mins) till I get frustrated then just make a new post

TrueTGN · October 5th, 2007, 03:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Chef

errr, ya I meant save. sorry tired.
hit edit, change text, hit save and wait (couple mins) till I get frustrated then just make a new post

Thats weird, I wouldn't know what to tell ya there. Generally for me its instant after you hit save. ODD!

Mantelope · October 5th, 2007, 03:58

Probably a randomly lost connection... your browser was waiting for a response from the server that never came because data was lost somewhere along the line. Best thing to do is a quick copy of the text before you hit Save just in case. Control-A, control-C... it can save your life! Well, posts at least.

ILLusion · October 7th, 2007, 20:59

I've had that issue several times, where you hit Save after editing a post and it takes forever to never to commit. I've found that in those instances, it'll work if I go to Advanced Mode and save in there.

Angry Chef · October 8th, 2007, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

I've had that issue several times, where you hit Save after editing a post and it takes forever to never to commit. I've found that in those instances, it'll work if I go to Advanced Mode and save in there.

It worked, thank's ILLusion.

Relja · October 15th, 2007, 00:03

I just got infracted

. For posting my sniper rifle questions. *Recurring infraction deleted by moderator.*

How many points are u allowed b4 ur kicked off or w/e???

Im an idiot apologies again!!!!
Edited by Relja

ILLusion · October 15th, 2007, 02:10

5 points for a 7 day temp ban.

I hope you enjoy it and learn something from it during your time away from here.

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September 20th, 2007, 12:41	#16
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	Yea, I believe it was changed though do to several complaints coming from teh Buy/Sell forums where users would post the gun and price in the title, then once a deal was made edit it out. Couple of them were from scams, so it was changed to a mod/admin edit only to help us identify the threads once moved to the storage area after a sale was made and reported so we could dig it out. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

September 20th, 2007, 17:58	#17
S.H.I.E.L.D. Formally RedComrade Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S/W Ontario	That's understandable Blood. Still be nice to be able to change it ourselves though There's been several times when I posted something then looked at the title afterwards and was like "Shit, that's the dumbest title ever, it doesn't explain anything!" lol __________________ The only easy day, was yesterday.

September 21st, 2007, 04:06	#18
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	The issue is actually software related. It started occurring when we switched to the new version of the forum software - Hojo never got the time to look in to it to see if it's fixable or not. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 21st, 2007, 04:11	#19
TrueTGN Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brantford, ON	Ive read that you have 1 minute after posting the topic to edit the title. In vBulletin a topic is basically treated as a regular post and the title is seperate from it. I haven't had a chance to test the 1 minute thing, could someone? (Not that its going to make a difference if you need to change to say "Sold" but it may help for those that make a mistake just as they posted it) __________________ www.jeepcentral.ca

October 5th, 2007, 00:50	#20
Angry Chef Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London	How long does it take, after pushing the ‘edit’ button before the changes happen? I recently tried to edit a post, to add players names to my list, in my first post (in game thread) and tired to give overview of the game in second post. Both times I made the text changes and clicked the edit button then wait while the black dots go round in circle for 3 mins (not sure of exact time, watching hockey) then I give up and just make a fresh post. Any advice, help from mod/admin, would be appreciated. 10:28pm __________________ Last edited by Angry Chef; October 7th, 2007 at 23:26..

October 5th, 2007, 03:58	#24
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Probably a randomly lost connection... your browser was waiting for a response from the server that never came because data was lost somewhere along the line. Best thing to do is a quick copy of the text before you hit Save just in case. Control-A, control-C... it can save your life! Well, posts at least. __________________

October 7th, 2007, 20:59	#25
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	I've had that issue several times, where you hit Save after editing a post and it takes forever to never to commit. I've found that in those instances, it'll work if I go to Advanced Mode and save in there. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 15th, 2007, 00:03	#27
Relja Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cooksville, Mississauga, Ontario	I just got infracted . For posting my sniper rifle questions. Recurring infraction deleted by moderator. How many points are u allowed b4 ur kicked off or w/e??? Im an idiot apologies again!!!! Edited by Relja Last edited by Relja; October 22nd, 2007 at 20:57..

October 15th, 2007, 02:10	#28
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	5 points for a 7 day temp ban. I hope you enjoy it and learn something from it during your time away from here. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; October 15th, 2007 at 02:17..