The versioning system is getting in the way, I can check the box and click save but then I have to select which version I want to edit, it won't let me edit the current version, no, I have to copy it and save it then edit it... OMG it's an on/off attribute why would I need versions?
Ok thanks for the idea X, I think I'll give xajax a whirl, it's already in use on the site so it shouldn't be too hard to set it up to do this.