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So, should I really make an "EDIT" disclaimer all the time here on HN? Yes, you should. It's a matter of maintaining intellectual honesty. If there's any chanc

So, should I really make an "EDIT" disclaimer all the time here on HN? 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.

lifthrasiir 5y ago
> 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.)
Rastonbury 5y ago
The obvious answers is its easier to post directly and add the edit if you make a mistake just in case.
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