=== WP Ajax Edit Comments ===
Contributors: Ajay, ronalfy
Donate link: http://ajaydsouza.com/donate/
Tags: ajax, comments, edit, comment, admin
Requires at least: 2.5
Tested up to: 2.7.1
Stable tag: trunk

Allows users and admins to edit comments on a post. Users can edit their own comments for a limited time, while admins can edit all comments.

== Description ==

WP Ajax Edit Comments (for WP 2.5+) allows users and admins to edit comments on a post. Users can edit their own comments for a limited time, while admins can edit all comments.

Recent Update 2.3.2:
<ul>
<li>Implemented code posted by several users to reduce the number of database queries.</li>
</ul>

Recent Update 2.3:
<ul>
<li>Moderated users can edit comments.  Security issues have hopefully been resolved.</li>
<li>Approved comments by anonymous users are checked again after editing, and will be moderated again if violating any of the blogger's discussion settings.</li>
<li>Changed jQuery vars to <em>hopefully</em> resolve Lightbox issues.</li>
<li>Fixed a bug where if an admin edits an unapproved comment, the comment is automatically approved.</li>
</ul>
Any issues with the update?  Please use the forums and leave a detailed entry.
 
Want more updates?  Please consider donating.

= Features =
<h4>Admin Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Can edit, mark for moderation, mark as spam, and delete a comment from a post.</li>
<li>Can edit in all comment panels in the WordPress admin panel.</li>
<li>Can de-spam, approve, moderate, and edit comments in the Akismet panel.</li>
<li>Various admin-panel options including<ul><li>Can edit comment time.</li><li>Can specify anonymous user options.</li><li>Can specify logged-in user options.</li><li>Can choose between Akismet and Defensio for spam protection.</li><li>Can disable timer.</li><li>And much more...</li></ul></li>
</ul>
<h4>Anonymous User Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Can edit comments for a limited time.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Logged-in User Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Potential indefinite comment editing.</li>
<li>Can edit comments for a limited time.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Plugin Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>New theme independent comment-editing interface.</li>
<li>Timer on both the post and in the comment-editing interface.</li>
<li>Improved usability and look-and-feel.</li>
<li>Better error and status messages.</li>
<li>Entirely re-written codebase for maximum stability and extendability.</li>
</ul>

= Changelog =

* 2.3.2.0 - Released 23 March 2009 by ronalfy
	- Plugin optimized to use lesser number of queries
* 2.3.0.0 - Released 22 March 2009 by ronalfy
	- Comments in moderation queue can be edited
	- Fixes for better compatibility with other plugins
* 2.2.7.0 - Updated plugin ownership by Ajay

Check out the <a href="http://ajaydsouza.com/wordpress/plugins/wp-ajax-edit-comments/aec-changelog">ChangeLog</a> for detailed and prior changes.

== Screenshots ==

1. Anonymous user leaving a comment.
2. Anonymous user editing a comment.
3. Admin options on a post.
4. Admin editing interface.
5. Editing in the admin panel.
6. Editing options with Akismet.

== Installation ==

1. Just unzip and upload the "wp-ajax-edit-comments" folder to your '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

From there, you and your users should be able to edit comments.  This plugin has been tested successfully on Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Opera 9, Firefox 2,3, Camino, and Safari for Mac.

Advanced customization options are available through the admin panel options.  Requests for CSS customizations are considered <a href='http://ajaydsouza.com/support'>support requests</a>.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= I upgraded, and my users can no longer edit their comments.  What's going on? =

With the recent version, users marked for moderation can no longer edit their comments.  Only users with an approved comment are allowed to edit.

This was introduced as a security feature to prevent moderated users from manipulating their comment prior to admin approval.

= What is the De-link feature? =

If a user posts a comment, but includes a rather spammy link as their URL, you can click the De-link button to remove the person's link.

= Why is this plugin for WordPress 2.5 and above only? =

In order to ensure the most stability, this plugin is WordPress 2.5 only. The plugin makes extensive use of 2.5 features, so it is not possible to release for an earlier version.

= Can I provide a translation? =

Sure.  Please <a href="http://ajaydsouza.com/contact/">contact me</a> to submit your translation.  If you need assistance on how to work with <strong>po</strong> files, please read Ronald's article on <a href="http://weblogtoolscollection.com/archives/2007/08/27/localizing-a-wordpress-plugin-using-poedit/">localizing a WordPress plugin</a>. 

If you have a problem with an existing translation, please let me know and I'll contact the original translator.

= Will you provide support for older versions of Ajax Edit Comments (1.x)? =

The short answer is no.  I encourage you to upgrade to WordPress 2.7 and install the latest plugin version.  

= I have a version of WordPress prior to 2.5.  Is there a plugin for earlier versions? =

Yes, the last stable version for WP versions 2.1 - 2.5 is:  <a href="http://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-ajax-edit-comments.v1.1.5.1.zip">1.1.5.1</a>.

= Is support free? =

All questions need to be redirected at the Support Forum at http://ajaydsouza.org/

No support questions will be entertained in the comments or via email.

If you have special needs, I will let you know if hourly support is necessary.

== Languages == 

Please visit the <a href='http://ajaydsouza.com/wordpress/plugins/wp-ajax-edit-comments/aec-languages/'>languages page</a>.

== Plugin Hooks ==

For plugin hooks and compatibility information, please visit the <a href='http://ajaydsouza.com/wordpress/plugins/wp-ajax-edit-comments/aec-plugin-hooks/'>plugin hooks</a> page.