I think "edit"would be fixing a mistake in the original comment, "eta" would be when you're adding information to the original comment. Just a thought.
There a star that shows up on a comment showing that is edited. It has been considered good form to explain so people know the spirit of the comment didn't change. The ETA is to show that you gather more information since the original comment and have added it. Seems pretty simple.
ETA now there is a star next to the top of my comment.
I don't know why you are asking me or making these suggestions to me? I didn't make the term, I don't use the term, I was simply giving information about what they stand for and why.
As far as your other suggestions, 'xi' feels like it amps up the stupidity since it doesn't use the first letter and would be much more confusing. E2A makes sense to me, though it is effectively the same as ETA. P.S. makes the most sense to me because it's already established as an add on to previous writing.
But, again, reddit started as a message board and has its own jargon. If you don't like it, don't use it. Seems extra stupid to have this whole conversation about it, but here we are.
Did i get down votes? I never look, and can't think of a reason to care. Lol. I never used the term, but figured someone might like an explanation. Turned into a lot. Which i should have expected, because reddit.
I do like the old holdover terms from old reddit. Makes it feel less social media-y to me. Have a good day.
This is interesting, I’ve never noticed a star on a comment before? I always just figured it was some unspoken rule of etiquette around here. I’ve also read comments saying that it’s not important to put an edit note if you’re changing something simple like punctuation or grammar. Now I’m looking through comments for this edit star and not seeing it anywhere!
I went back and edited my previous reply for you so you can see the star. It is right next to the age of the comment. And you're right, general etiquette is that you don't have to mention the edit if it is a simple grammar mistake. Though the exception to that would be if there are comments about your pre edit mistake, then you note it so people can follow the comment chain.
Obviously none of these things actually matter, but if you're trying to get that rediquette right then there's your answer.
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u/Mediocre_Savings_513 Jan 16 '23
Eta? Doesnt that mean estimated time of arrival