Can't edit message.

[Andy_S]

Hi,
I can't edit a message I've posted in a thread I started. I wanted to change it to a Question so I can select the best answer.
When I try to edit in any way it says:
"You are not allowed to edit this message!".
I've tried editing the host file as per the earlier thread, to no avail.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/33006-45-edit-posts
DNS and that stuff is beyond my knowledge I''m afraid, so I hope I did it correctly.
Cheers,
Andy


Just seeing if I can edit this...

 

[aford10]

Look at your thread. Does it have .co.uk in the URL, or .com?

 

[randomizer]

Editing on the UK forum is hit-and-miss. It often won't let you. If you log into the US forum ( http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ ) you should be able to edit it.

 

[Andy_S]

Hmmmnnn....
All the threads I've posted are all on tomshardware.com
I'm in the UK, so I'm not sure whether that makes a difference.
Interestingly, the problem seems to have dissapeared now...
I'm not sure if it's a forum bug, or a classic PICNIC case.

 

[aford10]

Good deal.

The issue is usually because of the UK forum.

 

[jpishgar]

Yep, and it happens as a result of IP routing - sometimes it thinks you are in Europe, which sends you over to the .uk version.

 

[Andy_S]

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