As a counterpoint, I would tend not to do this. I think it may be a difference between a hobby/social site, which is my case, and a professional/support site, which is another case. Also, of course, a question of culture and expectations.
One of the common difficulties is that some proportion of people view online spaces as having over-protective moderation, and some people equate moderation with censorship, or with interference.
For some people an edit will feel like a paternalist move, yes. It will feel like a personal criticism. It will feel like an attack by “them” the mods, on “us” the powerless users.
So, be very aware of culture and of expectations, if the forum is a social space.