Edit history for messages

(#1332) Feature Under consideration messaging moderation

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Comment by @frenzeldk
RexSystem 1 vote originally by @frenzeldk on GitHub 1 reply
I can only support this. It creates transparency while still allowing for a smooth reading experience. Both Facebook (I know, I know) and Discourse support this feature. Not supporting it allows for some nasty surprises, where Mallory writes a message, Bob replies, and Mallory changes their message to make Bobs reply look bad. One addition could be to allow edits with the first 5 minutes (time frame subject to discussion) where the edit is only visible to instance staff, community owners and/or moderators.
Comment by @DitherDude
RexSystem 1 vote originally by @DitherDude on GitHub
Slightly different to what Frenzeldk - I propose that you can edit at any time, but edits within the first five minutes do not show in edit history
  • If I accidentally send a secret etc. I can still retract it within 5mins
  • I can't frame someone later as edits after 5mins show the prior message/s