Editing Title

DonVoigt · 03-02-2019, 08:16 PM

When I edit the title of an existing WTB thread, the change shows on the thread first post, but not in the "title" of the thread on the sub forum page.

Changed one place but not the other, must be a bug.

Here is a recent example:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...367#post321367

Edward Tinker · 03-03-2019, 12:35 AM

Depends on how old the item was first made - I see 2018 - so after a certain amount of time, then you can't modify the title. Not a bug at all, its a setting.

Ed

DonVoigt · 03-03-2019, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the explanation.

Since we ask folks to update old WTS or WTB ads instead of posting new ones, maybe the "setting" could be changed to allow the title to be updated also?

sheepherder · 03-03-2019, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Thanks for the explanation.

Since we ask folks to update old WTS or WTB ads instead of posting new ones, maybe the "setting" could be changed to allow the title to be updated also?

Don, the moderators can edit/change the old titles. Ed has changed at least one for me.

mrerick · 03-03-2019, 11:56 AM

The advanced editor will also edit titles, but it must be a "feature" that it doesn't get into the indexing system.

When a title ends up really misleading, the only thing I've found to do is to delete the thread completely and start a new one.

DonVoigt · 03-03-2019, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

The advanced editor will also edit titles, but it must be a "feature" that it doesn't get into the indexing system.

When a title ends up really misleading, the only thing I've found to do is to delete the thread completely and start a new one.

Thanks Mark,
but I don't believe I can delete a thread with posts on it.

Maybe you can edit my title since you are a moderator.

The "1900 FN police" is no longer valid, and changed to 1900 luger parts.

Edward Tinker · 03-03-2019, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Thanks Mark,
but I don't believe I can delete a thread with posts on it.

Maybe you can edit my title since you are a moderator.

The "1900 FN police" is no longer valid, and changed to 1900 luger parts.

I am a member on gunboards - so, what you do is delete all your stuff, take pictures out and write please delete

then make a new thread.

Meanwhile - I asked that the timeframe be looked at

When Monsieur Dunkle has time

03-02-2019, 08:16 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Editing Title When I edit the title of an existing WTB thread, the change shows on the thread first post, but not in the "title" of the thread on the sub forum page. Changed one place but not the other, must be a bug. Here is a recent example: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...367#post321367 __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-03-2019, 10:54 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Thanks for the explanation. Since we ask folks to update old WTS or WTB ads instead of posting new ones, maybe the "setting" could be changed to allow the title to be updated also? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-03-2019, 11:56 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	The advanced editor will also edit titles, but it must be a "feature" that it doesn't get into the indexing system. When a title ends up really misleading, the only thing I've found to do is to delete the thread completely and start a new one. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-03-2019, 12:35 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,929 Thanks: 2,029 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Depends on how old the item was first made - I see 2018 - so after a certain amount of time, then you can't modify the title. Not a bug at all, its a setting. Ed