Submitting a content edit is a few clicks. This covers the common cases and what to do when something goes wrong.
Submitting#
Open any content page (issue, series, character, creator, etc.), find the field you want to edit, and click the inline edit icon or Edit button. Make your change, add a source in the notes field if you have one, and submit.
Once you submit, the edit enters the Pending state and a moderator will review it. See Approval Process and Moderation for how the review works, typical turnaround times, and common rejection reasons.
Content Locks#
VerseDB prevents conflicts by locking a field while someone is editing it, and keeping the lock in place until the pending edit is resolved.
If you see "Content is currently locked", another user has the edit form open. Wait a few minutes and try again.
If you see "Pending submission exists for this field", an edit is already in the review queue. You can't submit another edit to the same field until that one is processed.
Edit Statuses#
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Submitted, awaiting moderator review |
| Approved | Accepted — changes are live and XP is awarded |
| Rejected | Not accepted — read the rejection notes |
XP#
Approved edits earn XP (typically 20–30 per edit, varies by field). Your first edit ever earns a +50 XP bonus, and your first edit in each content type (characters, series, issues, creators, etc.) earns a +30 XP bonus. Rejected edits don't earn XP.
See Earning XP, Leveling Up, and Auto-Approval for the full XP system.
Tracking and Notifications#
All your submissions live on your Submissions page in the dashboard. Filter by Pending, Approved, or Rejected to zero in.
You can opt in or out of content-edit email notifications in your notification settings. Approved edits arrive as a daily digest; rejected edits are sent immediately so you can respond.
When an Edit Is Rejected#
Rejection notes explain what needs to change. Common reasons:
- Information couldn't be verified
- Formatting didn't match existing conventions
- Content was opinion-based rather than factual
- A more accurate edit was already pending
Address the issue and submit again. See Content Edit Guidelines and Best Practices for what moderators look for.
Tips#
- Verify against official sources (publisher sites, printed credits)
- Include a source in your edit notes
- Start with simple edits to build your approval rate
- Double-check spelling and formatting
- Guess or estimate when you're not sure
- Copy text verbatim from other sources
- Include opinion or subjective language
- Rush without reviewing your own change