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Post editing time limits and procedures in marketplace forums
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What the thread found
- Posts can be edited for up to 24 hours after creation to allow correction of mistakes
- After the 24-hour editing window closes, changes should be added as a new reply in the same thread to prevent confusion from altered content
- Some users prefer a longer editing window to update important information without creating duplicate listings
- Some users value the 24-hour limit because it preserves a visible history showing how posts have evolved over time
Depends on
- The thread shows disagreement about whether the 24-hour limit is appropriate, with no resolution reached
- No technical details provided about whether the time limit is configurable or could be changed