Auto-Merge

[mKTank]

That's right. Let's say somebody replies to a post. Finds another post that's worth arguing against, and clicks on Reply again. Well now he has two posts in a row which looks like ass and it seems the mods are constantly merging them.

Well then you could always use automerge. So instead of two posts in a row, it would just be one. The second post would be merged into the first. They would still be divided by a small "Edited:" that's written before merged content.

 

[GGJstudios]

That's right. Let's say somebody replies to a post. Finds another post that's worth arguing against, and clicks on Reply again. Well now he has two posts in a row which looks like ass and it seems the mods are constantly merging them.

Well then you could always use automerge. So instead of two posts in a row, it would just be one. The second post would be merged into the first. They would still be divided by a small "Edited:" that's written before merged content.

To report consecutive posts, click the report post icon

and a moderator will merge them.

 

[mKTank]

To report consecutive posts, click the report post icon

and a moderator will merge them.

Obviously. But this would make it easier for the mods.

 

[GGJstudios]

Obviously. But this would make it easier for the mods.

Auto-merge double posts request

Every hack we add increases the likelihood that something will break when we try to upgrade in the future, so we try to be extremely selective about the ones we do implement.

From my perspective, this isn't a crucial enough issue to warrant a hack. So please continue to report obvious consecutive posts, and we'll merge them manually. If a user demonstrates a habit of double posting, we'll contact them personally to point them in the right direction.

 

[appleguy123]

Has anything on MacRumors ever been changed? Every time I see a good idea mentioned, the only posts are how it's hard to implement or 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' comments.
Is there a single thing that's been suggested that's actually been changed?

 

[GGJstudios]

Has anything on MacRumors ever been changed? Every time I see a good idea mentioned, the only posts are how it's hard to implement or 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' comments.
Is there a single thing that's been suggested that's actually been changed?

Change for the sake of change is pointless. When you run a site of this magnitude, stability is critical. I would rather have fewer "gizmos" and have a reliable site.

 

[appleguy123]

Change for the sake of change is pointless. When you run a site of this magnitude, stability is critical. I would rather have fewer "gizmos" and have a reliable site.

But what I mean is why do we even maintain the notion that this part of the forum should be to request new ideas? Wouldn't it be easier just to keep it for annoying ads?

 

[mKTank]

I do think the people who manage this site could learn a thing or two from SA or FP. Both are forums with also a ton of members that do complete over hauls basically every year, and nothing ever breaks. If you're worried that a simple automerge script is going to screw everything up, then boy is a new staff in order.

 

[GGJstudios]

I do think the people who manage this site could learn a thing or two from SA or FP. Both are forums with also a ton of members that do complete over hauls basically every year, and nothing ever breaks. If you're worried that a simple automerge script is going to screw everything up, then boy is a new staff in order.

Why does it matter? If the moderators aren't complaining about doing the job, what difference does it make? It affects them more than us.

But what I mean is why do we even maintain the notion that this part of the forum should be to request new ideas? Wouldn't it be easier just to keep it for annoying ads?

New ideas are welcome here, as the site leaders will tell you. This happens to be an idea that has already been discussed and evaluated and they elected not to use it. Just because ideas are welcome doesn't mean every idea will be adopted. They may elect to adopt this idea in the future, but until then, it isn't a big problem.

 

[grapes911]

That's right. Let's say somebody replies to a post. Finds another post that's worth arguing against, and clicks on Reply again. Well now he has two posts in a row which looks like ass and it seems the mods are constantly merging them.

Instead of clicking reply, just edit your other post.

To report consecutive posts, click the report post icon

and a moderator will merge them.

You can even report your own post if you accidentally consecutive posted. I can't speak for the other moderators, but merging consecutive posts is relatively easy and I generally don't mind doing it if you accidentally break this minor rule. That being said, don't abuse it either.

 

[Doctor Q]

Has anything on MacRumors ever been changed? Every time I see a good idea mentioned, the only posts are how it's hard to implement or 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' comments.
Is there a single thing that's been suggested that's actually been changed?

Most changes we've made were in response to user concerns, plus we've made many changes behind the scenes. But we're generally reluctant to install third-party vBulletin modifications because of the risks of decreased stability and reliability. Still, we've done so occasionally and have more under consideration.

 

[SilentPanda]

Has anything on MacRumors ever been changed? Every time I see a good idea mentioned, the only posts are how it's hard to implement or 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' comments.
Is there a single thing that's been suggested that's actually been changed?

Actually we upgraded from vBulletin 3.6 to 3.8 a few months back adding things such as thread tags, thread prefixes in the marketplace, and the new user page.