Changing Title Of A Thread [Archive]

tesco

07-23-2004, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@23 July 2004 - 10:48
then some users will change the title completly and some will get confiused or wont be able to find that topic
doubt that would happen much.

besides other forums have it enabled and i don't see any problems there. ;)

sparsely

07-23-2004, 04:07 PM

sparsely agrees with this suggestion.
It's always kinda gotten on my nerves.

TheRealDave

07-23-2004, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004+23 July 2004 - 15:59--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ROSSCO_2004 @ 23 July 2004 - 15:59)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bawa@Klite_user@23 July 2004 - 10:48
then some users will change the title completly and some will get confiused or wont be able to find that topic
doubt that would happen much.

besides other forums have it enabled and i don't see any problems there. ;) [/b][/quote]
yeah but this is FST we're talking about.. not some other forum :lol:

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by TheRealDave+23 July 2004 - 11:08--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TheRealDave @ 23 July 2004 - 11:08)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@23 July 2004 - 15:59
<!--QuoteBegin-bawa@Klite_user@23 July 2004 - 10:48
then some users will change the title completly and some will get confiused or wont be able to find that topic
doubt that would happen much.

besides other forums have it enabled and i don't see any problems there. ;)
yeah but this is FST we're talking about.. not some other forum :lol: [/b][/quote]
;)

you can only change your own threads, so obviously the ones that have some info in them aren't gonna just vanish. :rolleyes:

Cheese

07-23-2004, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@23 July 2004 - 15:27
What's the harm in letting members be able to change their own thread's title. :blink:
Why is it disabled?
it's very easy to enable. enable it.

would be able to fix a lot of typos on the board. ;)
It's a good idea.

Then if your thread isn't getting many replies or views you can change the title to something like, 'Hot gypo sex' and people will flock to it.

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:20 PM

don't post stuff like that it makes the idea less appealing. <_< (to the admins)

SeK612

07-23-2004, 04:23 PM

I'm sure if you PM a mod and ask nicely I'm sure they'll change the title for you :)

{I}{K}{E}

07-23-2004, 04:26 PM

maybe a good idea but then with some sort of timer so you cannot change a topic title after X posts/time because if we enable this, topics in the Lounge will be changed multiple times...

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by {I}{K}{E}@23 July 2004 - 11:27
maybe a good idea but then with some sort of timer so you cannot change a topic title after X posts/time because if we enable this, topics in the Lounge will be changed multiple times...
ya that works too :)
could also add the poll option then too. :D

although that may be asking too much ;)

@sek612, it would mean less work for the mods if we could change it ourselves. Plus it's kind of an annoyance to have to figure out which mod is online then go to the pm thing, pm them, then wait for it to change.

{I}{K}{E}

07-23-2004, 04:31 PM

I first want to know if some sort of timer is possible then I will make a poll ;)

Digital Nirvana

07-23-2004, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by {I}{K}{E}@23 July 2004 - 16:32
I first want to know if some sort of timer is possible then I will make a poll ;)
I'm pretty sure no. There might, however, be some sort of hack you can install to do this...but that may be too complicated for rookie and he'd end up fucking up the board. :)

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by {I}{K}{E}@23 July 2004 - 11:32
I first want to know if some sort of timer is possible then I will make a poll ;)
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keep in mind i am using an old and free\limited version of invision. ;) Im not sure if that "edit time restriction" relates to the stuff under it or just editing an entire post. :(

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Digital Nirvana+23 July 2004 - 11:37--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Digital Nirvana @ 23 July 2004 - 11:37)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-{I}{K}{E}@23 July 2004 - 16:32
I first want to know if some sort of timer is possible then I will make a poll ;)
I'm pretty sure no. There might, however, be some sort of hack you can install to do this...but that may be too complicated for rookie and he'd end up fucking up the board. :) [/b][/quote]
just shut up. <_<

Digital Nirvana

07-23-2004, 04:46 PM

I dont think that applies to thread title editing, where is that option anyways?? Even so, i think its best for everybody if rookie just keeps his noob ass out of the admin control panel. ;)

tesco

07-23-2004, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Digital Nirvana@23 July 2004 - 11:47
I dont think that applies to thread title editing, where is that option anyways?? Even so, i think its best for everybody if rookie just keeps his noob ass out of the admin control panel. ;)
<_<

the option is about half way down the screenshot i posted, "can edit own post itile\description - yes, no" :)

RPerry

07-23-2004, 06:46 PM

If this is not changed, you can always pm me or one of the other mods, I've had pm's to fix titles in the past, and have no problem doing this ;)

Afronaut

07-23-2004, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by RPerry@23 July 2004 - 19:47
If this is not changed, you can always pm me or one of the other mods, I've had pm's to fix titles in the past, and have no problem doing this ;)
I've edited titles too.

J'Pol is one og the ppl who takes "extra-care" of his topic titles.
He has PMed me in the past and i have done the changes, no problem
with that.

I always answer to my PM's, sooner or later, have not missed one yet that im aware off.

I see this a little bit like the Guest Area thing, the core of the idea is good
but I think it would get abused.

:cool2:

lynx

07-23-2004, 07:32 PM

If the time restriction applies to the title/description too, I can't see any reason for not implementing a time restriction for all edits, maybe 30 minutes? If someone can't get it right in that time they probably never will.

tesco

07-23-2004, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by lynx@23 July 2004 - 14:33
If the time restriction applies to the title/description too, I can't see any reason for not implementing a time restriction for all edits, maybe 30 minutes? If someone can't get it right in that time they probably never will.
what if someone points out that u made a mistake, like BIG mistake, and u want to make sure that the topic starter doesn't follow this bad advice? :unsure:

i think it's all great how it is now except for titles... ;)

rperry and guitar slinger, thanks i have PM'ed someone once to change the title, a few times i reported it, but now i just leave an edit at the bottom asking for it to be changed when a mod has the chance. ;) Still think it should be enabled though.

lynx

07-23-2004, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004+23 July 2004 - 20:40--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ROSSCO_2004 @ 23 July 2004 - 20:40)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-lynx@23 July 2004 - 14:33
If the time restriction applies to the title/description too, I can't see any reason for not implementing a time restriction for all edits, maybe 30 minutes? If someone can't get it right in that time they probably never will.
what if someone points out that u made a mistake, like BIG mistake, and u want to make sure that the topic starter doesn't follow this bad advice? :unsure:

i think it's all great how it is now except for titles... ;)

rperry and guitar slinger, thanks i have PM'ed someone once to change the title, a few times i reported it, but now i just leave an edit at the bottom asking for it to be changed when a mod has the chance. ;) Still think it should be enabled though. [/b][/quote]
If someone it that interested in the reply they will probably already have seen it after 30 mins. Otherwise you can always add another reply, and if someone points out your mistake they will usually post a correction themselves.

However, I agree it should be enabled.

Busyman

07-23-2004, 08:08 PM

I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)

DanB

07-23-2004, 08:14 PM

I have been to te pub, can someone fill me in on what I have missed please :D

Entity101

07-23-2004, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Busyman@23 July 2004 - 22:09
I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)
Totally agree.

Imagine the Lounge with the 'feature' turned on. Total chaos with 48 hours.

DanB

07-23-2004, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Entity101+23 July 2004 - 21:41--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Entity101 @ 23 July 2004 - 21:41)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@23 July 2004 - 22:09
I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)
Totally agree.

Imagine the Lounge with the 'feature' turned on. Total chaos with 48 hours. [/b][/quote]
All those damn typo errors

Cheese

07-23-2004, 09:42 PM

I never make mostakes so I see no need to enable this option.

tesco

07-23-2004, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Withcheese@23 July 2004 - 16:43
I never make mostakes so I see no need to enable this option.
:P

sparsely

07-23-2004, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by Entity101+23 July 2004 - 15:41--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Entity101 @ 23 July 2004 - 15:41)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@23 July 2004 - 22:09
I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)
Totally agree.

Imagine the Lounge with the 'feature' turned on. Total chaos with 48 hours. [/b][/quote]
:rolleyes:

thanks for the trust.

Busyman

07-24-2004, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by Sparsely+23 July 2004 - 18:03--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sparsely @ 23 July 2004 - 18:03)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Entity101@23 July 2004 - 15:41
<!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@23 July 2004 - 22:09
I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)
Totally agree.

Imagine the Lounge with the 'feature' turned on. Total chaos with 48 hours.
:rolleyes:

thanks for the trust. [/b][/quote]
I remember samsam making threads like:

sam

samsamsamsam

sam4

sam again

or some shits like that :lol: :lol:

Trust?

Why not everyone a mod then?

DanB

07-24-2004, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by danb+23 July 2004 - 21:42--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 23 July 2004 - 21:42)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Entity101@23 July 2004 - 21:41
<!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@23 July 2004 - 22:09
I think it's a horrible idea to allow members to change thread titles.

PM a mod and they change it.

Very simple.

I have done this at least 3 times in the past and it works perfectly.

According members with this feature can easily lead to abuse.

PM a mod. ;)

As a matter of fact I just used the report button on my first post.

I remember IKE changing one for me. He's pretty good at administrative stuff like that. ;)
Totally agree.

Imagine the Lounge with the 'feature' turned on. Total chaos with 48 hours.
All those damn typo errors [/b][/quote]
I got a pm about this :huh:

shn

07-24-2004, 03:55 AM

Do it right the first time and if you don't them no big deal it's not the end of the world.

I could write in chickenscratch and you a short novel flawlessly, it's not going to make you look any cooler.

tesco

07-24-2004, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by shn@23 July 2004 - 22:56
Do it right the first time and if you don't them no big deal it's not the end of the world.

I could write in chickenscratch and you a short novel flawlessly, it's not going to make you look any cooler.
you're syaing i can't write. :angry:

:lol: jk i can't.

:rolleyes:

sparsely

07-24-2004, 04:13 AM

it's not that it's a big deal, it's just irritating.
the majority wouldn't even use the 'feature', and the large portion that did use it would only use it for corrections.
only a small handfull would use it for any sort of perceived mayhem.
and, assuming someone noticed, the thread could just be locked.

but...whateverwhatever.

Busyman

07-24-2004, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Sparsely@24 July 2004 - 00:14

it's not that it's a big deal, it's just irritating.

Like your fine print. :lol: :lol: :lol:

sparsely

07-24-2004, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Busyman+23 July 2004 - 23:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Busyman @ 23 July 2004 - 23:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Sparsely@24 July 2004 - 00:14

it's not that it's a big deal, it's just irritating.

Like your fine print. :lol: :lol: :lol: [/b][/quote]
and your poor vision :rolleyes:

tesco

07-24-2004, 05:05 AM

how about a new member group where only responsible people (people known to be helpful and seem responsible) as seen by admins and mods can be added.

this special group will be allowed to create polls, edit their titles, and other little things like that, possibly have a special forum section kind of like teamchat. :blink:

:lol: dumb idea, but smart too. :unsure:

lynx

07-24-2004, 08:04 AM

Illuminati

07-24-2004, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@24 July 2004 - 06:06
how about a new member group where only responsible people (people known to be helpful and seem responsible) as seen by admins and mods can be added.

this special group will be allowed to create polls, edit their titles, and other little things like that, possibly have a special forum section kind of like teamchat. :blink:

:lol: dumb idea, but smart too. :unsure:
Privileges like this have been brought up in the past, but it's never been done due to the fact that it'd bring the problem of elitism into the board. :(

Damn - Who'd have thought I'd have a post only three lines long? :blink: :lol:

tracydani

07-24-2004, 08:17 AM

I seem to rebmemer radenig a peapr satetnig taht sepllnig wsan't all taht ipmortnat as lnog as all the crrocet lttrees are tehre. Jsut gttoa mkae srue the fsrit and lsat are in the rghit sopt.

TD

RealitY

07-24-2004, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by tracydani@24 July 2004 - 00:18
I seem to rebmemer radenig a peapr satetnig taht sepllnig wsan't all taht ipmortnat as lnog as all the crrocet lttrees are tehre. Jsut gttoa mkae srue the fsrit and lsat are in the rghit sopt.

TD
Vrey Ture...

tesco

07-24-2004, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by tracydani@24 July 2004 - 03:18
I seem to rebmemer radenig a peapr satetnig taht sepllnig wsan't all taht ipmortnat as lnog as all the crrocet lttrees are tehre. Jsut gttoa mkae srue the fsrit and lsat are in the rghit sopt.

TD
i read half of it before realizing there were spelling mistakes. :blink:

shn

07-24-2004, 09:41 PM

:lol: damn I just screwed up a topic title over in internetworld. But I still don't feel so bad. It actually looks kind of unique, might get more views. :P

muchspl2

07-24-2004, 11:45 PM

what about anti-spam
get in line behind crucial board changes

spelunker121

07-25-2004, 03:14 PM

Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??

DanB

07-25-2004, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by spelunker121@25 July 2004 - 16:15
Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??
It would be quite entertaining f you could change other people's :lol:

tesco

07-25-2004, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by spelunker121@25 July 2004 - 10:15
Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??
That was the idea. ;)

RealitY

07-26-2004, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by danb+25 July 2004 - 07:24--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 25 July 2004 - 07:24)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-spelunker121@25 July 2004 - 16:15
Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??
It would be quite entertaining f you could change other people's :lol: [/b][/quote]
:o :o

sparsely

07-26-2004, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by danb+25 July 2004 - 10:24--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 25 July 2004 - 10:24)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-spelunker121@25 July 2004 - 16:15
Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??
quite entertaining f you [/b][/quote]
f who?!!??! :angry:

silent h3ro

07-29-2004, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by danb+25 July 2004 - 15:24--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 25 July 2004 - 15:24)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-spelunker121@25 July 2004 - 16:15
Would it be a good idea if ONLY the author of the thread could change its title??
It would be quite entertaining f you could change other people's :lol: [/b][/quote]
It would be mass chaos!! :fear: