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It is to stop spammers posting something normal then coming back and editing it to post their junk as used to happen before the edit button was hidden for newbies.Were_Doomed said:You have to reach a certain number of posts, and also have been a member for at least 3 (I think) days before the edit feature becomes functional.
Why I've no idea ... it's bizarre that a newbie is forbidden to edit their posts to correct typos etc. 🙄5 -
How can I correct a misspelling in one of my posts?
The icon to edit posts has gone missing.0 -
Please look at all of the other threads about this subject.1
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OK. .1
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I've been looking for the edit button too but no luck so far. This completely made sense. Thank you
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You haven't been here long enough and / or made enough posts. Don't know how long / many before that privilege opens up to you.heath.rd said:I've been looking for the edit button too but no luck so far. This completely made sense. Thank you Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
And I can confirm, after a few posts the cog (and Edit & Delete buttons) did duly appear! Thank you 2
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You joined almost 4 years ago (according to your profile), so Time wasn't a bar in your case. 1
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I'm having the same issue now. hopefully mine appear soon.0
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10 posts in and still no button for me. Soon, hopefully!
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