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Cloud · 07-22-2007, 10:43 AM

about editing . . . since someone mentioned all my posts are edited, I've been self-conciously noticing it. And yeah--almost all the time after I post, I re-read it, and find either an error or an additional thought. So I edit.

Now, all of a sudden I see this "ETA" pop up everywhere. ETA? I'm thinking. Estimated Time of Arrival. Nope. So, off to Urban Dictionary and I find it's Edited to Add. Okay, makes sense.

But is it important to mention that? Is it somehow important for the reader or the flow of the thread to differentiate the reason for editing? Cellar even has a reason box to fill in.

Sometimes I edit my posts lots and lots of times, to tweak what I want to say just right. Or sometimes to take back things I realize might offend some people, now that I've seen it put out there. Yeah, maybe I should do some editing beforehand, I concede that point. But I truly think forums like these are more spontaneous conversation than English composition exercises.

So, does it matter what the reason for editing is?

Elspode · 07-22-2007, 10:55 AM

I edit all the time. I'll think I'm done, but then have another notion to toss in, or I couldn't think of the right word, but do just as soon as I've hit the Submit Reply button, correcting errata and typos so people won't think I'm an illiterate yutz...

fargon · 07-22-2007, 11:06 AM

I am a a illertrete yutz, thats why I edit.

DucksNuts · 07-22-2007, 08:25 PM

I fill in the reason box depending the reason I had for editing.

On one other forum I used to visit, it became netiquette to add in your ETA reasoning....mainly because people used to throw out insults then edit them so it looked like the other person was over reacting, blah blah blah.

If I only edited for spelling, grammar or layout...I dont bother.

If I changed something drastically because it looked bitchy (mood driven) or just sounded wrong or it is a long time after posting...I will put in an explanation

freshnesschronic · 07-22-2007, 10:08 PM

editing is like pringles: once you pop the fun don't stop

Undertoad · 07-22-2007, 10:10 PM

Everything I post should be considered a first draft for the initial ten minutes.

(edit "write" changed to "post")

(edit2 second occurrence of "first" changed to "initial" to avoid repetition)

Aliantha · 07-23-2007, 01:47 AM

I think it's interesting when people put in why they edited. Specially the ones that say stuff about how they were stupid and wrong and should never have posted such tripe in the politics thread.

DanaC · 07-23-2007, 06:34 AM

I rarely give a reason for editing. Unless several minutes have gone by and I am substantially altering things.

TheMercenary · 07-23-2007, 08:52 AM

I really try hard not to edit to much for content. I do it but try to limit how much I change. If I do edit, 90% is due to a miss spelled word or change a few words to ensure that the message could not be misunderstood.

DanaC · 07-23-2007, 11:46 AM

I sometimes read something back and realise it's unnecessarily confrontational/aggressive, so I rewrite to take the edge off and make it more diplomatic. I don't always mark on my reason at that point, depends on if i remember to do it or not:P

07-22-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Edited to Add about editing . . . since someone mentioned all my posts are edited, I've been self-conciously noticing it. And yeah--almost all the time after I post, I re-read it, and find either an error or an additional thought. So I edit. Now, all of a sudden I see this "ETA" pop up everywhere. ETA? I'm thinking. Estimated Time of Arrival. Nope. So, off to Urban Dictionary and I find it's Edited to Add. Okay, makes sense. But is it important to mention that? Is it somehow important for the reader or the flow of the thread to differentiate the reason for editing? Cellar even has a reason box to fill in. Sometimes I edit my posts lots and lots of times, to tweak what I want to say just right. Or sometimes to take back things I realize might offend some people, now that I've seen it put out there. Yeah, maybe I should do some editing beforehand, I concede that point. But I truly think forums like these are more spontaneous conversation than English composition exercises. So, does it matter what the reason for editing is? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-22-2007, 10:55 AM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I edit all the time. I'll think I'm done, but then have another notion to toss in, or I couldn't think of the right word, but do just as soon as I've hit the Submit Reply button, correcting errata and typos so people won't think I'm an illiterate yutz... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-22-2007, 11:06 AM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I am a a illertrete yutz, thats why I edit. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

07-23-2007, 01:47 AM	#7
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I think it's interesting when people put in why they edited. Specially the ones that say stuff about how they were stupid and wrong and should never have posted such tripe in the politics thread. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber Last edited by Aliantha; 07-23-2007 at 01:47 AM. Reason: Sorry, my imagination ran away with me

07-23-2007, 08:52 AM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I really try hard not to edit to much for content. I do it but try to limit how much I change. If I do edit, 90% is due to a miss spelled word or change a few words to ensure that the message could not be misunderstood. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-22-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I fill in the reason box depending the reason I had for editing. On one other forum I used to visit, it became netiquette to add in your ETA reasoning....mainly because people used to throw out insults then edit them so it looked like the other person was over reacting, blah blah blah. If I only edited for spelling, grammar or layout...I dont bother. If I changed something drastically because it looked bitchy (mood driven) or just sounded wrong or it is a long time after posting...I will put in an explanation

07-22-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	editing is like pringles: once you pop the fun don't stop

07-22-2007, 10:10 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Everything I post should be considered a first draft for the initial ten minutes. (edit "write" changed to "post") (edit2 second occurrence of "first" changed to "initial" to avoid repetition)

07-23-2007, 06:34 AM	#8
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I rarely give a reason for editing. Unless several minutes have gone by and I am substantially altering things.

07-23-2007, 11:46 AM	#10
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I sometimes read something back and realise it's unnecessarily confrontational/aggressive, so I rewrite to take the edge off and make it more diplomatic. I don't always mark on my reason at that point, depends on if i remember to do it or not:P

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