Should RP allow viewers to see the edit history of a post?

PO2 Christopher Morehouse — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 10:18:44 -0500

I have noticed that people are editing their posts in such a way that erases things they have said that brought down general disagreement upon them. Many times, the OP is disgruntled with such an onslaught of contrary opinions and re-writes the post in such a way that an new observer cannot tell what it was that caused the outcry. This is too much like rewriting history for me.

It would be one thing if people were removing an offending statement and was generally apologizing for the comment. But, I've seen it happen that people are doing so in a way to strengthen their position in a disingenuous fashion. I think we should be able to see the edit history so that the integrity of the discussion remains intact.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 7 at 2015 10:28 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 10:28:42 -0500

I would be in favor of a time limit to edit your post of say an hour to fix grammar/clarify that you often see in other online disscussion software packages.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 10:33 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 10:33:04 -0500

I agree with you for sure as it presents a fasle view PO2 Christopher Morehouse

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 2:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:42:10 -0500

The only time I edit a post is when I notice my own egregious spelling and/or grammatical errors. That, to me, is the only reason the edit a post. I find myself editing more after I type an entry on my phone, rather than my laptop. I tend to have many more fat finger moments via phone typing. An edit history is not an important feature that I would care to see here at RP. If there were enough votes to make it happen, it wouldn't bother me either.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 2:48 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:48:47 -0500

PO2 Christopher Morehouse. I prefer to be able to edit and/or delete at will . . . particularly because people often say inappropriate things or respond in unexpected and often inappropriate ways. It has also been helpful to a few contributors who chose to withdraw from unexpectedly prominent or annoying thread. Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Feb 7 at 2015 4:39 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:39:36 -0500

I edited a question more than once because everyone was telling me stuff I already knew and weren't addressing any deeper issues....
I realized I should be more clear in where I wanted the discussion to go...
It did show me that many people in uniform are very "simple."

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 8:14 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 20:14:20 -0500

Editing should be for grammar or filling in a post prior to much discussion, but if it is used to drastically change the meaning or the post, there should be a way to reflect that.
Anytime I see a thread and I can't find the idea referenced I know that it was changed or removed, so don't even worry about it.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 9:17 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 21:17:12 -0500

That idea has my vote.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 9:24 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 21:24:53 -0500

PO2 Christopher Morehouse. OK . . . here is an example of where editing several days after the original posting or a question, comment, or response . . . I posted in the Brian Williams thread the statement of CW4 Rich Krell who claimed to be Brian Williams Ch47 pilot . . . who had responded to other aircrew reports . . . that Brian Williams was too far in the back to tell who was hit by the RPG . . . more to the point that their chopper was under intense small arms fire . . . and the choppers scattered after the RPG hit to rejoin up 45 minutes later . . . which would have explained why Brian Williams reported his bird was under fire . . . and other aircrew reports that his chopper arrived 45 minutes to an hour after the fight . . . so Brian Williams was under fire!!!

But . . . Rich Krell reported a couple of days later that his memories may not be accurate . . .

o http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/06/media/stelter-iraq-pilots/

So . . . if I could not have edited my comment . . . my comment would not have reflected changed report.

Warmest Regards, Sandy

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Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Feb 7 at 2015 10:08 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 22:08:23 -0500

The only time I edit my post would be for really bad spelling errors or if after I read it, it makes me sound like an idiot. I would say it is pretty sad that folks are changing their posts to 'hide' from what they originally said. You posted it, own it...

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2015 1:07 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 01:07:02 -0500

i noticed your post was edited..oh the irony of it all

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Feb 8 at 2015 1:11 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 01:11:14 -0500

I modify my post unless there is a great error in grammar or spelling that might interfere in the interpretation by the reader. Also, I am not going to change my message if he upsets a reader. I will stand by what I post. I will be responsible in the first place to avoiding violating SHARP and EO however, I can't please everyone.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2015 6:56 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 06:56:34 -0500

A function like one in FB would be great. At least note the edit you make. It isn't fair to change your whole response and then act like it was never there.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2015 9:10 AM

MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 09:10:40 -0500

We are expected to take responsibility of our actions, why not our words?

Like others, I edit for the sake of proper grammar. Editing to change the original intent of your message (because of the negative responses) is weak sauce. We all make mistakes. Because of that, being able to delete the post is a solid action.

Wipe the slate clean on a daily basis I say.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 8 at 2015 5:53 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:53:22 -0500

We try to consolidate all these great ideas to the following thread. That way, the head shed can find them much easier. Lots of great ideas folks!

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/make-one-change-to-rallypoint

If you could make one change to RallyPoint, what would it be and why? | RallyPoint

If you could make one change to Rallypoint what would it be? and why? RP admin team is and does monitor this thread so your voice/writing here will be heard/read. A few changes have already happened due to user feedback so keep it coming. In the last few months there have been numerous changes made and this site has become even better and more user friendly. I truly believe that the changes were made based off of feedback form the community....

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Feb 9 at 2015 10:53 AM

MSgt Michael Durkee — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:53:27 -0500

If someone feels that they need to edit their response, I don't believe looking back at their edit would amount to anything worthwhile. I usually edit to add more detail or correct the inevitable "miss a word here or there syndrome".
For anyone that may have commented or posted some egregious, if they edited, it means they were enlightened to a possible disconnect with others.

Response by Cpl James Goodin made Feb 9 at 2015 10:56 AM

Cpl James Goodin — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:56:50 -0500

If your going to have a edit view then you need to be able to click on the response and see the post they are commenting on as there could be many.

Response by Cpl James Goodin made Feb 9 at 2015 10:57 AM

Cpl James Goodin — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:57:42 -0500

Agreed, spelling is the only time I edit a post.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 10:58 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:58:11 -0500

Pants on fire...

Response by SGT Lou Meza made Sep 27 at 2015 6:42 PM

SGT Lou Meza — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 18:42:53 -0400

One shouldn't need to edit a post except for grammar or punctuation ! Let's just be sure that what we post is what we want to post . Once it's posted we can't take it back .