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the ability to edit titles is great. But the ability to edit the URL of a post is dangerous. (self.lemmy)
submitted 2 years ago by DrYes to c/[email protected]
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  1. I create a well crafted post to a normal site that gets 10.000 upvotes.

  2. I change the URL to a malicious site.

  3. ??????

  4. Profit

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

It would be important to ensure, that the URL can only be changed until a few minutes after submission to correct any mistakes.