My idea is that the edit would leave a trace; somebody could view the previous version of the post. Accidental posts or posting mistakes would not be a problem in this way.

In the cases where it would be a problem, which are a minority of cases (I have yet to actually see a post here that has someone's full name or address), that's when it's time to call a moderator to remove the information completely.

It is still useful for making corrections to the post. For example, if somebody posts something incorrect and then realizes it, they can edit the post to fix the mistake.

Also, it can still be useful for updates to the original post (though do note that there is currently no notification if a post has been edited, so such changes tend not to be as visible as new posts).

you are answering to "the ability to edit or delete own posts" - which I agree with, not "the ability to see what somebody else edited away / changed" - which I do not see the point off. What is the use to see the previous edits (and then even report them based on deleted content).

I gave examples of situations where editing is still useful even if one can still view the original pre-edit post.

I can't think of any legitimate use of the edit ability where being able to see the original post would be a problem, unless it's a case of accidentally breaking a rule. (Of note: Editing to add a spoiler warning wouldn't be a problem here; editing to remove things like personal attacks would be an example of abuse of the edit feature, so being able to see the original post would allow it to be reported and acted upon, with the original poster being suitably punished.)

you have still not answered why - Why would you want such a feature, what possibly good will it do?

I did get your idea, the trace you said was the same trace I am pertaining to, in previous post that could cause problems.


Of course there'd be little to nothing of names and addresses, because it would be usually email address.
And exactly, there's no need to rely and wait for a moderator when it could just be safely edited (traceless version).

Done:
https://www.gog.com/forum/general/lets_discuss_your_experiences_with_the_forum/page1

Now we're just waiting for Godot:
https://www.gog.com/forum/general/lets_discuss_your_experiences_with_the_forum/post759

Pay me to make it?
I can always use some extra cash... :D

Not sure that's actually a feature though ;)

+1 (I mean, I agree that you should make it I don't want to make it since it would turn out terrible if I would)

And they should also pay you along Barefoot for those great scripts ... and add it to GOGs standard feature :)

Thanks for your post. I was not as active at that time as I am now (still not THAT active either now) and never saw that thread. I was actually wondering, before reading your post, if GOG could not start their own thread to ask what people wanted on this forum. I now know it was already done.

Quoting this one so I don;t have to edit.

For most of the more advanced forum softwares, moderators and admin can see an edit trail. It's just not available to end users.

You're welcome but please do carry on with the discussion as it's still a relevant one, and more feedback can never be a bad thing. I certainly didn't mean to put an end to it. :)

I want a text box for pasting snippets of pre-formatted code.

My sucky 'net connection prefers no pics or .gifs in posts. Attachments are fine.

Is this for the "Would like to see" or "Wouldn't like to see"?
Hm, I guess the answer to that would be "Yes".