Going back to editing
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When I write an article, I sometime think that it is final. My code is perfect and I won't change a line. However quite often in the discussion at the bottom someone suggest something and unfortunately he's or she's right. Would it be possible for an article to go back to Editing mode even after it is been edited by an editor. The articles are stored forever and it is a shame they can't be fixed when something is wrong in them. Allowing us to make minor amendments would improve the overall quality of the articles wouldn't it?
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When I write an article, I sometime think that it is final. My code is perfect and I won't change a line. However quite often in the discussion at the bottom someone suggest something and unfortunately he's or she's right. Would it be possible for an article to go back to Editing mode even after it is been edited by an editor. The articles are stored forever and it is a shame they can't be fixed when something is wrong in them. Allowing us to make minor amendments would improve the overall quality of the articles wouldn't it?
We can absolutely do that. Just let us know which ones.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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We can absolutely do that. Just let us know which ones.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
If this is a frequent request, maybe a "Please allow me to edit my article" button would be appropriate.
Best wishes, Hans
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If this is a frequent request, maybe a "Please allow me to edit my article" button would be appropriate.
Best wishes, Hans
+1 :)
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If this is a frequent request, maybe a "Please allow me to edit my article" button would be appropriate.
Best wishes, Hans
I would second that too. People are shy you know.
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I would second that too. People are shy you know.
It's not just that people are shy; the article submission process is not as transparent as it could be:
- There are two ways to submit an article: via email to submit@codeproject.com or via the Article Submission Wizard (ASW).
- Articles submitted via the ASW can be in one of two states: edited or not-yet-edited.
- Depending on which state the article is in, there are two ways to modify an article: via the Modify button or via email.
- On top of this, an article might be subject to a preliminary approval process, which is itself a source of surprise and unexpected annoyance for some authors.
So I don't think it's any wonder that some authors have trouble understanding and coping with the submission process, and anything that can be done to empower them would be very good. After all, this site has made its reputation largely because of quality articles.
Best wishes, Hans
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It's not just that people are shy; the article submission process is not as transparent as it could be:
- There are two ways to submit an article: via email to submit@codeproject.com or via the Article Submission Wizard (ASW).
- Articles submitted via the ASW can be in one of two states: edited or not-yet-edited.
- Depending on which state the article is in, there are two ways to modify an article: via the Modify button or via email.
- On top of this, an article might be subject to a preliminary approval process, which is itself a source of surprise and unexpected annoyance for some authors.
So I don't think it's any wonder that some authors have trouble understanding and coping with the submission process, and anything that can be done to empower them would be very good. After all, this site has made its reputation largely because of quality articles.
Best wishes, Hans
I've updated the wording with this: http://www.codeproject.com/info/Submit.aspx[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I've updated the wording with this: http://www.codeproject.com/info/Submit.aspx[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
This is excellent! There is only one other thing that keeps coming up, regarding requirement for source code. Sometimes an author has a good article, which requires use of a non-free third-party library or app. For example, articles on WPF might require Expression Blend, or an article on database might require SQL Server. Usually, this passes without comment, because the site is Microsoft-centric. But what if an article requires the XYZ Widget SDK, which is shareware. Very frequently, such articles are low-voted, because people assume 1) the author works for the shareware vendor; or 2) it is against site policy, because of the requirement for source code. I believe there should be consistency for all articles. An article shouldn't be judged on whether the non-free parts came from Microsoft or Bozosoft. Please include a statement to this effect in the submission verbiage.
Best wishes, Hans