Notification of thread merging

[Grizzly Adams]

There was big news last night, and at least three threads were created about it. I posted in a couple of them, starting the first on the topic. I went back to look for one of the others this morning, only to find it wasn't there, and my thread on the topic was much, much longer than it had been.

Suggestion: when duplicate threads are merged, a tag should be placed in the thread title, along the lines of the warning notifications. [Merged] would be my suggestion.

Just so everyone knows what's going on.

 

[Lovebug]

Taking a few minutes to check if a thread already exists should take care of them having to merge.

 

[holbritter]

There was big news last night, and at least three threads were created about it. I posted in a couple of them, starting the first on the topic. I went back to look for one of the others this morning, only to find it wasn't there, and my thread on the topic was much, much longer than it had been.

Suggestion: when duplicate threads are merged, a tag should be placed in the thread title, along the lines of the warning notifications. [Merged] would be my suggestion.

Just so everyone knows what's going on.

Actually a good idea. I'm for that.

 

[holbritter]

Taking a few minutes to check if a thread already exists should take care of them having to merge.

As long as the title is titled right, that works. "He Lied!" wouldn't match up (just an example)

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Addendum: perhaps include the number of threads that were merged as well. Last night's example: [Merged: 3] or [3 Merged]

The number can be updated, I presume, as new merges are completed.

 

[ASHES]

Addendum: perhaps include the number of threads that were merged as well. Last night's example: [Merged: 3] or [3 Merged]

The number can be updated, I presume, as new merges are completed.

That’s too much work. People are generally smart enough to figure it out.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Taking a few minutes to check if a thread already exists should take care of them having to merge.

I agree. But it still happens, as evidenced by the (at least) two threads created after mine.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

That’s too much work. People are generally smart enough to figure it out.

"Too much work?"

 

[ASHES]

"Too much work?"

It’s more work than just merging multiple threads, which is already a job and a half when news breaks. We don’t need to pile on the busy work by requiring personal notifications so you aren’t confused.

 

[Lovebug]

As long as the title is titled right, that works. "He Lied!" wouldn't match up (just an example)

Multiple threads are most likely breaking news.This should apply

Exact same title as the cited article

 

[j brown's body]

There was big news last night, and at least three threads were created about it. I posted in a couple of them, starting the first on the topic. I went back to look for one of the others this morning, only to find it wasn't there, and my thread on the topic was much, much longer than it had been.

Suggestion: when duplicate threads are merged, a tag should be placed in the thread title, along the lines of the warning notifications. [Merged] would be my suggestion.

Just so everyone knows what's going on.debatevpokitucsbis too busy keeping

A site where I used to post did this fairly easily.It really cleaned up the clutter. Posters didn't have to jump from one thread to another to engage in the same conversation. I don't know why they don't do it here.

 

[holbritter]

Multiple threads are most likely breaking news.This should apply

ok, consider me properly schooled.

 

[Lovebug]

ok, consider me properly schooled.

No, I just checked. It looks like most are avoiding breaking news and start the threads in other forums.
Nevermind, lol.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

It’s more work than just merging multiple threads, which is already a job and a half when news breaks. We don’t need to pile on the busy work by requiring personal notifications so you aren’t confused.

The presumably trivial burden of things that are dismissed as "too much work" continues to astound.

 

[Allan]

Taking a few minutes to check if a thread already exists should take care of them having to merge.

That's too hard for some people apparently.

There were two new threads started this morning including this waste of space...

We interrupt Hunter's crack session to bring you the following.
.Obviously there was far more to nail the Biden's asses to the wall.
. Does this cover his coke baggy in the White House? They have desperately tried to get the evidence destroyed. It does. It said "any crimes".
. Will he pardon the entire crime family next?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

A site where I used to post did this fairly easily.It really cleaned up the clutter. Posters didn't have to jump from one thread to another to engage in the same conversation. I don't know why they don't do it here.

I hate to bring it up because of how ruffled some feathers like to get over cross-platform comparisons, but I'm pretty sure this was (or could be made) automatic on other software like vBulletin. I know I recall seeing bolded, differently-colored forum-applied notices similar to the one I suggested on other forums. Perhaps they use other forum software?

 

[ASHES]

The presumably trivial burden of things that are dismissed as "too much work" continues to astound.

Like comprehending that sometimes threads get merged.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Like comprehending that sometimes threads get merged.

I don't think anyone has indicated they struggle with either the concept or the rationale.

All that's being suggested here is a one- or two-word notice when it happens. But, evidently, this is a task at which Hercules himself would give the side-eye.

 

[ASHES]

I don't think anyone has indicated they struggle with either the concept or the rationale.

All that's being suggested here is a one- or two-word notice when it happens. But, evidently, this is a task at which Hercules himself would give the side-eye.

I just can't comprehend how much you require your hand held. It's rather odd. The warnings in a thread title serve a purpose. Warn people of the existence of a warning so they can behave on entering. Putting merged in thread titles serves no purpose that I can conceive of. It's a forum, duplicate threads get merged, and it isn't necessary to highlight every time it happens.

 

[Airyaman]

There was big news last night, and at least three threads were created about it. I posted in a couple of them, starting the first on the topic. I went back to look for one of the others this morning, only to find it wasn't there, and my thread on the topic was much, much longer than it had been.

Suggestion: when duplicate threads are merged, a tag should be placed in the thread title, along the lines of the warning notifications. [Merged] would be my suggestion.

Just so everyone knows what's going on.

You can see your own posts in those threads, even when they get merged into other threads.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I just can't comprehend how much you require your hand held.

How about you chill the **** out? It's a simple suggestion that some kind of notification be made when threads are merged so people know what happened to a thread they may have been watching.

The warnings in a thread title serve a purpose.

As would thread merge notifications.

Warn people of the existence of a warning so they can behave on entering.

Notify people multiple threads were merged so they know where one went after it vanishes.

Putting merged in thread titles serves no purpose that I can conceive of.

It would "notify people multiple threads were merged so they know where one went after it vanishes."

It's a forum, duplicate threads get merged, and it isn't necessary to highlight every time it happens.

It's a forum. Warnings in threads are issued, and it isn't necessary to highlight every time it happens.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

You can see your own posts in those threads, even when they get merged into other threads.

I can only see my posts in the merged thread if I posted in one of the pre-merger threads.

 

[DrewPaul]

I think all threads solely with the purpose of bashing Trump should be merged...or given their own forum.

 

[Airyaman]

I can only see my posts in the merged thread if I posted in one of the pre-merger threads.

Not sure what you are saying. When you go to your account and select "Your content" it should take you to your posts wherever they currently are.

I think all threads solely with the purpose of bashing Trump should be merged...or given their own forum.

If you don't like threads that "bash Trump" this will be a long four years for you. Maybe log out and try again in 2029.

 

[ASHES]

How about you chill the **** out? It's a simple suggestion that some kind of notification be made when threads are merged so people know what happened to a thread they may have been watching.


As would thread merge notifications.


Notify people multiple threads were merged so they know where one went after it vanishes.


It would "notify people multiple threads were merged so they know where one went after it vanishes."


It's a forum. Warnings in threads are issued, and it isn't necessary to highlight every time it happens.