really, everyone here makes some kind of mistake at some point. it's not a big deal. it doesn't make you any less valued as a member of the community. we edit stuff because we're concerned with keeping the board safe, not because we're thinking that the person who wrote the thing that got edited is bad, or not worth listening to, or anything like that. if you've been edited, it doesn't mean that you now have some black mark next to you in people's minds. we don't keep some kind of master list of who's been edited. we're actually unlikely to even remember a week later which person it was who accidentally included numbers or forgot a trigger (or whatever it was that happened). if you're confused at all about why something got edited, please don't hesitate to ask. and if it would help to get reassurance (that you're not in trouble, that you're still wanted here, etc.), it's definitely okay to write back and ask for that, too. if you're upset about something or don't feel like you've been treated fairly, let us know. even if we decide not to undo or change stuff, we really do try to listen to people's concerns. if you would rather not talk to the staff member who edited you, you can contact another member of staff, there is a list of everyone and what they do here. if this kind of thing makes you freak out a little or feel hesitant to post again, and it would help to hear that other people struggle with similar feelings, you might want to check out this thread.many thanks to all of you who keep this place running smoothly by being willing to follow the rules, being understanding about things, talking about your concerns, and so forth.
*this post updated by prox 5/5/2007