Re:Ask HN: Why people on HN disclaim “EDIT: ” even for the s...
by lifthrasiir on Wednesday March 23, 2022 @10:33AM
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> Why don't you write your posts out in a text editor? That way you don't have to constantly edit and revise in a browser text box.
Unfortunately some mistakes or better ways to word your expression are visible only after posting. (Yes, I edited this reply at least 3 times. I don't believe my edits changed my intention though.)
Re:Ask HN: Why people on HN disclaim “EDIT: ” even for the s...
by Rastonbury on Wednesday March 23, 2022 @10:35AM
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The obvious answers is its easier to post directly and add the edit if you make a mistake just in case.
Yes, you should. It's a matter of maintaining intellectual honesty. If there's any chance of your post having diverged from the post that someone is replying to, even if the divergence is as small as a single-letter spelling error, you should call that out.
Sometimes I edit so fast after I published that I doubt anyone has read it before I edit.
Why don't you write your posts out in a text editor? That way you don't have to constantly edit and revise in a browser text box.