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Active reading. [<http://stackoverflow.com/legal/trademark-guidance> (the last section)].
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The first thing I want to say is that I am no longer inline editing posts. II wanted a way to respond to people's questions directly, and there is currently no built-in way to do this (though Jeff mentioned that "annotations" are coming soon). In

In a way I was following Jeff's example. ButBut I think now there is consensus that this isn't a good practice, so thanks, Keith, for setting me straight.

Now to jump in with my thoughts, edit to:

  • Fix grammar / fix spelling / improve formatting.
  • Make the post clearer or more effective.
  • Linking to other resources related to the post.
  • Add a warning if the post is dangerous (iei.e. recommends solution with a security vulnerability)
  • Add new relevant information missing from the post.

But do not:

  • Change the meaning of the post.
  • Add inline conversation.

I want to point out that Jeff has explicitly told us that StackoverflowStack Overflow is going to be wiki-like, and is not a discussion forum. ThoseThose with edit ability who have something important to add shouldn't feel bad about doing so—it's the whole point of the site.

The first thing I want to say is that I am no longer inline editing posts. I wanted a way to respond to people's questions directly, and there is currently no built-in way to do this (though Jeff mentioned that "annotations" are coming soon). In a way I was following Jeff's example. But I think now there is consensus that this isn't a good practice, so thanks, Keith, for setting me straight.

Now to jump in with my thoughts, edit to:

  • Fix grammar / fix spelling / improve formatting.
  • Make the post clearer or more effective.
  • Linking to other resources related to the post.
  • Add a warning if the post is dangerous (ie. recommends solution with a security vulnerability)
  • Add new relevant information missing from the post.

But do not:

  • Change the meaning of the post.
  • Add inline conversation.

I want to point out that Jeff has explicitly told us that Stackoverflow is going to be wiki-like, and is not a discussion forum. Those with edit ability who have something important to add shouldn't feel bad about doing so—it's the whole point of the site.

The first thing I want to say is that I am no longer inline editing posts. I wanted a way to respond to people's questions directly, and there is currently no built-in way to do this (though Jeff mentioned that "annotations" are coming soon).

In a way I was following Jeff's example. But I think now there is consensus that this isn't a good practice, so thanks, Keith, for setting me straight.

Now to jump in with my thoughts, edit to:

  • Fix grammar / fix spelling / improve formatting.
  • Make the post clearer or more effective.
  • Linking to other resources related to the post.
  • Add a warning if the post is dangerous (i.e. recommends solution with a security vulnerability)
  • Add new relevant information missing from the post.

But do not:

  • Change the meaning of the post.
  • Add inline conversation.

I want to point out that Jeff has explicitly told us that Stack Overflow is going to be wiki-like and is not a discussion forum. Those with edit ability who have something important to add shouldn't feel bad about doing so—it's the whole point of the site.

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The first thing I want to say is that I am no longer inline editing posts. I wanted a way to respond to people's questions directly, and there is currently no built-in way to do this (though Jeff mentioned that "annotations" are coming soon). In a way I was following Jeff's example. But I think now there is consensus that this isn't a good practice, so thanks, Keith, for setting me straight.

Now to jump in with my thoughts, edit to:

  • Fix grammar / fix spelling / improve formatting.
  • Make the post clearer or more effective.
  • Linking to other resources related to the post.
  • Add a warning if the post is dangerous (ie. recommends solution with a security vulnerability)
  • Add new relevant information missing from the post.

But do not:

  • Change the meaning of the post.
  • Add inline conversation.

I want to point out that Jeff has explicitly told us that Stackoverflow is going to be wiki-like, and is not a discussion forum. Those with edit ability who have something important to add shouldn't feel bad about doing so—it's the whole point of the site.