matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec

Ability to recommend a timelimit on edits

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A-Client-Server enhancement
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Description

If a room (or server) admin wants to stop users from editing msgs older than N minutes for anti-abuse purposes, we should let them do so, even if it's just a gentlemen's agreement.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or specification entry points. Start by locating the Matrix specification sections covering message edits and room or server administration, then determine how an admin-configured edit time limit should be represented; done means the behavior is clearly specified.

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Assessment

Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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