editing testimonials

I did a quick search and didn't find anything about this-

I'd like to suggest "edit" and/or "delete" options on testimonials I've left for people. for instance if someone I once respected turns out to be a total douchebag, I don't want to continue to endorse them.

has anyone else, in hindsight, wished they could delete (or edit) a testimonial?

also, I know I'm not the only one who spaced out and wrote a journal comment in the 'testimonial' spot by accident

after two different people deleted heartfelt ones i left them, i kinda gave up on testis.

*snickers*

I don't remember... apparently I'm the only one who thinks it's a great idea

I am with you. I think this is a great idea. At least the ability to edit.

Testimonials, though, are a good way to judge someone's character when they are applying to private groups - especially regional groups. I am for the ability to edit testimonials you have left.

People do delete everything bad. Some wear bad testimonials with twisted pride.

Some people don't realize they've gotten bad testimonials.

saying something nice about a friend is hardly "superfluous and unnecessary" jeez.

seeing a lot of positive comments (versus only one or two) about someone definitely tells something about them, even if someone does delete the less than flattering ones. it also gives an idea that the person is active in the community, also a sense of who they interact with, etc.

It's a valuable feature and would be even more valuable if there was a way to edit/delete testimonials you've left in the past. if someone changes a testimonial in your profile and you don't like it you can always delete it yourself, I'm not seeing why it would need babysitting by moderators

I wouldn't miss them if they were removed altogether.

I don't really see a need for an 'edit' function, except for a 15-minute edit window (as with comments) that enables you to double-check and catch mistakes. If you've changed your mind about a person you can always leave them a new testimonial.

A 'delete' option makes sense, though, for the reasons given by the OP - if someone turns out to be a jerk, it would be nice to be able to withdraw your recommendation of them.

I personally disagree. I think that while people will always delete negative testimonials, they won't delete good testimonials. So they do serve as a way (albeit not a great one) of judging someone's character.

Plus, they're a permanence on the main user's page - if anyone wants to declutter that page, I'd rather see the pictures line go, which in a lot of cases consists of pics uploaded to the individual's attachment folder rather than anything that adds to the community aspect of the site. And yes, they do stroke the person's ego; and that's nice.

No criticism against SG v4.2 / v4.0, as I think it is lovely, and have said that for a while, but people didn't post testimonials by accident half as much on SG 3.x.

this is a good point. the feature has remained pretty incidental ever since it arrived... I didn't start the thread to discuss page layouts, or to be defending the testimonial feature as 'important' and/or 'useful' (I caught myself doing that above) in fact I don't think it's an important feature at all (though it has some value). I'm simply suggesting that (since it's there) it would be greatly improved with an edit/delete option

but... but....they make me so happy!

It's like when people sign your cast, but it is a cast you wear forever. You just wanna show it off.