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Based on feedback to this answer and other conversations, I propose the following: Allow anybody with the Curate ability to edit the title at any time (this is true today). Allow the crea...
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#2: Post edited
by
Monica Cellio
·
2021-12-13T23:00:44Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Based on feedback to [this answer](https://meta.codidact.com/posts/282459/282577#answer-282577) and other conversations, I propose the following:
- 0. Allow anybody with the Curate ability to edit the title at any time (this is true today).
- 1. Allow the creator of the thread to edit the title at any time until there is a comment from somebody else.
- 2. Add simple public auditing: when the title of a thread is changed, add an entry to the thread recording this. Something like: a comment posted by the System user that says "Thread title changed from X to Y by so-and-so".
3. After 2 exists, allow the creator of the thread or anybody with the Edit ability to edit the title.- Does this strike the right balance of utility, transparency, and abuse-mitigation?
- Based on feedback to [this answer](https://meta.codidact.com/posts/282459/282577#answer-282577) and other conversations, I propose the following:
- 0. Allow anybody with the Curate ability to edit the title at any time (this is true today).
- 1. Allow the creator of the thread to edit the title at any time until there is a comment from somebody else.
- 2. Add simple public auditing: when the title of a thread is changed, add an entry to the thread recording this. Something like: a comment posted by the System user that says "Thread title changed from X to Y by so-and-so".
- 3. After #2 is implemented,[^1] allow the creator of the thread or anybody with the Edit ability to edit the title.
- Does this strike the right balance of utility, transparency, and abuse-mitigation?
- [^1]: This seems like something we could roll out in stages if that's easier: allow the first item right away because it doesn't affect anybody else, then work on the logging that would allow broader edits. If it's easier to just jump straight to the logging + edits, that's fine too.
#1: Initial revision
by
Monica Cellio
·
2021-12-13T22:54:22Z (almost 3 years ago)
Based on feedback to [this answer](https://meta.codidact.com/posts/282459/282577#answer-282577) and other conversations, I propose the following: 0. Allow anybody with the Curate ability to edit the title at any time (this is true today). 1. Allow the creator of the thread to edit the title at any time until there is a comment from somebody else. 2. Add simple public auditing: when the title of a thread is changed, add an entry to the thread recording this. Something like: a comment posted by the System user that says "Thread title changed from X to Y by so-and-so". 3. After 2 exists, allow the creator of the thread or anybody with the Edit ability to edit the title. Does this strike the right balance of utility, transparency, and abuse-mitigation?