Why can't I edit other people's posts?

[steve_dunn]

A Q&A site is a success based on the content in it.  That content is provided by the community of users.

The content should also be governed by the same community of users.

But I can't even edit any posts.

Some users are not as careful in wording or formatting, and having a Q&A site full of grammar errors, spelling errors, formatting issues etc. etc. will be a jarring experience.

May I suggest looking at StackOverflow and just do what they do.  You'll be on to a winner!

[steve_dunn]

OK, apparently I can, but I need 500 points.  I surprised that:

* it's not that clear in the product

* that nobody here answered this question

It seems this community is quite sparse and that the product itself doesn't really have much momentum behind it.  Or is it just me?

[steve_dunn]

Just found out that it's in a 'reputation feature' that isn't enabled by default...?