Can you edit your posts any more?

CobyRupert · Nov 13, 2014

I'm a chronic misspeller, that no matter how many times I read before posting, I never fail to see a typo until after I post. Recently when I click to edit, I can get "in" to edit my text, but see no way (button?) to save the changes. There's a box that asks "Reason", so I type "typo", enter, page renews but my old typo post is still there? Is this the same for everyone?

Is this on my end (my computer need new java update or some such) or is the website?

GolfAddict · Nov 13, 2014

I don't know - I'll try.

Editing my post.

bcp · Nov 13, 2014

No problem editing my typos.

Bruce

Editing this message. Right under the box with the message is a button that says "Save Changes."

I don't see anywhere a place to give a reason for the edit.

GolfAddict · Nov 13, 2014

It worked for me. Down under the text section I edited, the button was still there to save.

CobyRupert · Nov 13, 2014

bcp said:
No problem editing my typos.

Bruce

Editing this message. Right under the box with the message is a button that says "Save Changes."

I don't see anywhere a place to give a reason for the edit.

I know what you're talking about, as I use to have that. But now there is no "Save Changes" button.

I also can't post pictures anymore. After "browsing" I hit the upload files button and nothing happens.
Hmmm?? :confused3:

Coyote machine · Nov 13, 2014

You shouldn't have to edit your posts for misspellings typos, the text should be underlined in red and if you right click on the original text BEFORE posting you can correct then.

tcartwri · Nov 13, 2014

You only have about two minutes to do it before you're exposed to the world permanently.

aczlan · Nov 13, 2014

tcartwri said:
You only have about two minutes to do it before you're exposed to the world permanently.

You can edit your posts for 24 hours after you post them.
As for the missing save button, if using IE, turn on Compatibility Mode and that should fix it.

Aaron Z

kenmac · Nov 13, 2014

aczlan said:
You can edit your posts for 24 hours after you post them.
As for the missing save button, if using IE, turn on Compatibility Mode and that should fix it.

Aaron Z

Yep, turning this feature on fixed mine

Gator6x4 · Nov 13, 2014

CobyRupert said:
I'm a chronic misspeller, that no matter how many times I read before posting, I never fail to see a typo until after I post. Recently when I click to edit, I can get "in" to edit my text, but see no way (button?) to save the changes. There's a box that asks "Reason", so I type "typo", enter, page renews but my old typo post is still there? Is this the same for everyone?

Is this on my end (my computer need new java update or some such) or is the website?

It's the web site. I have been having a problem now for some time. I have sent e-mails, no joy. I can edit if I use a Ipad. Another problem I have also is when I post something I have to sign out and then back in to see the post. It appears to be going thru a "Third Party", reviewed and then okayed for posting.

I am also getting yellow triangles with a tractor outline scattered across the web page.

Gator6x4 · Nov 13, 2014

CobyRupert said:
I'm a chronic misspeller, that no matter how many times I read before posting, I never fail to see a typo until after I post. Recently when I click to edit, I can get "in" to edit my text, but see no way (button?) to save the changes. There's a box that asks "Reason", so I type "typo", enter, page renews but my old typo post is still there? Is this the same for everyone?

Is this on my end (my computer need new java update or some such) or is the website?

It's the web site. I have been having a problem now for some time. I have sent e-mails, no joy. I can edit if I use a Ipad. Another problem I have also is when I post something I have to sign out and then back in to see the post. It appears to be going thru a "Third Party", reviewed and then okayed for posting.

aczlan · Nov 13, 2014

Gator6x4 said:
It's the web site. I have been having a problem now for some time. I have sent e-mails, no joy. I can edit if I use a Ipad. Another problem I have also is when I post something I have to sign out and then back in to see the post. It appears to be going thru a "Third Party", reviewed and then okayed for posting.
I am also getting yellow triangles with a tractor outline scattered across the web page.

What browser are you using? If you are using IE, turn on compatibility mode.
Here is what I see in IE 11 with Compatibility Mode off:

Here is what I see in IE 11 with Compatibility Mode on:

Aaron Z

kenmac · Nov 13, 2014

aczlan said:
What browser are you using? If you are using IE, turn on compatibility mode.
Here is what I see in IE 11 with Compatibility Mode off:
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Here is what I see in IE 11 with Compatibility Mode on:
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Aaron Z

Do as he says. I'm not having any problems after turning compatibility view on. This is the 1 st. computer I've to do this on ,and I have always used IE.

Mace Canute · Nov 14, 2014

I just test edited a post of mine with no problem. :confused3:

MikePA · Nov 14, 2014

Gator6x4 said:
It appears to be going thru a "Third Party", reviewed and then okayed for posting.

Let's think about this for a few seconds.

There are 100s, if not 1,000s, of posts daily.

There isn't a panel of people reviewing every post then okaying for posting.

aczlan · Nov 14, 2014

MikePA said:
Let's think about this for a few seconds.
There are 100s, if not 1,000s, of posts daily.
There isn't a panel of people reviewing every post then okaying for posting.

There were 1007 posts made between 8:54 AM on the 13th and 8:54 AM on the 14th.

Aaron Z

davrow · Nov 14, 2014

I had that problem... didn't know about the 'compatibility mode' trick so I simply switched to Firefox. Works fine, so is pretty clearly an IE issue. Simply one of many over the years.

Threepoint · Nov 14, 2014

Coyote machine said:
You shouldn't have to edit your posts for misspellings typos, the text should be underlined in red and if you right click on the original text BEFORE posting you can correct then.

CM, what browser are you using? I haven't seen this feature.