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Why do people write "EDIT", when they edit their post... what is the signifigance?

by John Durham
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I often post something, then edit and reword it some...but I have noticed some who write "edit" when they do that....why?
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  • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
    I do that sometimes. Usually I do it if I have added more info, or changed something singnificant - then if someone comes back to reread the thread they can easily see that the original post has been changed.
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  • Profile picture of the author Diana Lane
    I think it's the polite thing to do if others have posted after you - otherwise you can make them seem totally dozy for not having seen something that's now there, or for talking about something that no longer is. I wouldn't normally edit in these circumstances, though - I'd just post again after them if I thought something needed making clearer.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Durham
      Originally Posted by Diana Lane View Post

      I think it's the polite thing to do if others have posted after you - otherwise you can make them seem totally dozy for not having seen something that's now there, or for talking about something that no longer is. I wouldn't normally edit in these circumstances, though - I'd just post again after them if I thought something needed making clearer.
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      I guess most of my edits aren't significant enough to make anyone look dozy but I will keep that in mind.
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  • Profile picture of the author rapzet
    Its one of the best practices you do in blogging as well as forum posting, it helps readers to know what has been changed in the content.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neautograph
    Originally Posted by kadensnga View Post

    I often post something, then edit and reword it some...but I have noticed some who write "edit" when they do that....why?
    I think they just want to emphasize that they modify/change something on their post
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