I know the 5 minute edit time has been discussed a million times before...

but is there any easy way to change the 5 minute window to where if you go back and click the edit button at 4.5 minutes, you can still sit and edit your post for as long as you keep the window open?

Wow that was a windy sentence... Anyway, I understand the point of the 5 minute window, but it is a pain when you are trying to play beat the clock.

So, in summation, is there anyway to allow us to edit our post for longer than 5 minutes as long as we click the edit button before 5 minutes expires?

Sorry if this question isn't very clear, I'm having a hard time expressing what I'm trying to say...

no, if you do, there will be a notice saying that you have run out of time

Yeah, I know it's like that now, but what I'm asking if there is something simple that can be done to change that.

This has been gone over so many times. I cant for the life of me figure out why there is not a longer edit time.

It would save many misunderstandings and it would be easier for a bunch of stoners to fix their mistakes, without having to beg a mod to do it.

It is so simple to set up. Why they don't do this is beyond me

Well, you're right eric, it HAS been gone over, time and time again...

But at this point, there's nothing us mods can do. I think 5 min. is ample time, to be honest. It's not that big of a deal..

I have a solution for you all though.

Two words: Preview Post

You'd be surprised what a little proofreading does. :jointsmile:

Being a slo typer I would like the edit time increased as well,,,also internet lag is a prob sometimes... I was always for it... I however am more aware of it and somewhat post more cautiously...

With your solution I can see abuse,,,one could open a window for days nulling the rule...

if u vote for billionfold to be mod he will increase the time to 7 minutes

a vote for BF is a vote for equality

I realize the value of previewing. But sometimes people make mistakes. Even after previewing.

A few more minutes would make a difference. This keeps coming up because it is so simple to correct and it is also a valid suggestion.

just post again after your thread and say "whoops that was a mistake and the edit time ran out before i could fix it"

this works dont it?

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Originally Posted by robert42

if u vote for billionfold to be mod he will increase the time to 7 minutes

a vote for BF is a vote for equality

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a vote for BF is a vote for BF, equality isnt running for mod