Sonikku Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hey guys. I wanted to talk about double posting. What is it you may ask? Well it is what its name states. When you post back to back without someone intervening. It is quite common for newcomers to post twice but to be honest, how could they have known not to? A few months ago when Pokenations was still live, I double posted. I was told not to in one of the following post and in addition the same user was also talking about a different topic which is reasonable. Double post warnings are supposed to be small and not the entirety of a post. Global Mod Sheep won't hesitate to remind you not to double post. Also, a private message was sent to me from a former Mod and he told me in a friendly manner not to double post and that he had spliced them together, which is an excellent tool and we all can benefit from it. I haven't seen much splicing recently and I truly wonder why. I feel like this is the ideal way to deal with double posting. My question is, why is double posting frowned upon so much? I think the creator of a topic (for example in the team showcase) should be able to double post as they started it. But when the topic is something big and peaks the interest of the majority of the users on Reborn like a thread that announces a new episode, I can understand why double posting is frowned upon there. However when the topic is something smaller like help with a team, why is it not allowed there? Thank you for attention if you read the whole thing, and have a good day-night- whatever time it is where you are. Yay time zones! n_n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterans Azeria Posted November 9, 2014 Veterans Share Posted November 9, 2014 Uh there's already a thread exactly like this made by Hilda iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Did somebody say 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly?' One more thing that needs to be addressed, in the event that there is a large time period between posts say multiple weeks. I think double posting should NOT be frowned upon. Otherwise no one would notice theres new content to view in the thread. Just my $.02 Double posting: If there is a reason people need to see the topic again after a long period of time after your old post, this is okay. For instance, suppose you were the last post in an Art thread but made a new drawing several days later and want to post it- fine. However if you're making several posts in a row all at once, there's no reason those shouldn't be kept to a single reply.From the Forum rules thread by Amethyst. Uh there's already a thread exactly like this made by Hilda iirc That's regarding Necro posting, not double posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterans Azeria Posted November 9, 2014 Veterans Share Posted November 9, 2014 Derped :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Double posting just to post two things at the same time is what's not okay, as all it does is fill up the thread with filler, when you could have easily encompassed it all in a single post. Double posting to bump a thread, however, is okay, after a time; generally a day or two. If it's still a topic that you want to keep alive, feel free to give it a little nudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Double posting to bump a thread, however, is okay, after a time; generally a day or two. If it's still a topic that you want to keep alive, feel free to give it a little nudge. Ok, but what if someone desperately wants a thread to be revived, and the gap is possibly spanning months and when they do double post, they are told not to, which I have seen happen in the past. Would it better if they just created a new topic entirely? Edited November 9, 2014 by Sonikku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ok, but what if someone desperately wants a thread to be revived, and the gap is possibly spanning months and when they do double post, they are told not to, which I have seen happen in the past. Would it better if they just created a new topic entirely? I think it would depend on the importance of the topic itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhi Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ok, but what if someone desperately wants a thread to be revived, and the gap is possibly spanning months and when they do double post, they are told not to, which I have seen happen in the past. Would it better if they just created a new topic entirely? If the original post still contains current information (such as a thread about finding some Pokemon in the current episode release), even if from months back, I would assume this is proper to post on. It's when a post contains no new information, nor does it contribute to the thread that this could be considered necro posting/ non-beneficial double posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 See: Hilda's Necro Posting thread. http://www.pokemonreborn.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 you replied asking a question that was answered by the second half of what i had already said. after a day or two = any time after said time. i didn't think that would need to be specified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Basically Silver and Jerry are on the money, I try to keep dates and importance of the post in perspective when dealing with this kind of thing. People should know it's entirely acceptable to double post if you're trying to get attention to the second post because there's important information in it, or no-one's been to the thread in ages. However, double posting because they don't know they can address multiple people in the one post, or don't know how to edit their post and have realized something else they want to say is 90% of what I deal with. Also, a private message was sent to me from a former Mod and he told me in a friendly manner not to double post and that he had spliced them together, which is an excellent tool and we all can benefit from it. I haven't seen much splicing recently and I truly wonder why. Uh... I merge the contents of every single double posting incident I come across. Don't know why you would think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevaleresse Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 tl'dr for this thread: The edit button exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 If the original post still contains current information (such as a thread about finding some Pokemon in the current episode release), even if from months back, I would assume this is proper to post on. It's when a post contains no new information, nor does it contribute to the thread that this could be considered necro posting/ non-beneficial double posting. A non-beneficial post is completely opinionated, especially when someone is bumping a topic. in my eyes this is just a cry of "look guys i can attempt to be important and make a redundant topic hoping to get a sticky!!!!!" n_n you replied asking a question that was answered by the second half of what i had already said. after a day or two = any time after said time. i didn't think that would need to be specified Ah, sorry I have a really low attention span when it comes to this sort of reading. tl'dr for this thread: The edit button exists. Yes it does. But when a person double posts, the edit button does not solve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 he means to edit your last post,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 When a "non-beneficial" double posting has already occured the edit button does not solve the main problem, which is I believe is the untidiness of a topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 why are you treating this like it's some unbelievably heinous crime? like chill out bruh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindrop Valkyrie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This isn't really a needed thread. Double posting is kinda easy to avoid bad cases of, since a Mod will likely take care of it and inform the person about not doing it again. Also.....your OP doesn't really say anything other than don't do it, which means this thread is kinda useless clutter as it doesn't help solve a problem it just points it it exists. ((and it really wasn't a big deal to begin with.)). Pointless threads are more cluttery than Double Posting is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 why are you treating this like it's some unbelievably heinous crime? like chill out bruh I'm not treating Double posting itself as a crime, I'm stating that warnings not to double post should only be an addition to what the warner actually wants to say. When posts are solely the warning, it causes almost as much clutter as double posting itself. This isn't really a needed thread. Double posting is kinda easy to avoid bad cases of, since a Mod will likely take care of it and inform the person about not doing it again. Also.....your OP doesn't really say anything other than don't do it, which means this thread is kinda useless clutter as it doesn't help solve a problem it just points it it exists. ((and it really wasn't a big deal to begin with.)). Pointless threads are more cluttery than Double Posting is. Additionally, questions and suggestions about the sites's development can be posted here as well~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm not treating Double posting itself as a crime, I'm stating that warnings not to double post should only be an addition to what the warner actually wants to say. When posts are solely the warning, it causes almost as much clutter as double posting itself. I'll play around with it and see what that looks like. The warning has to serve two functions. First, and foremost, it has to be easily seen. Secondly, it has to be heeded. If the tacked on warning post is not visible enough, I'm probably not going to change the formula Sheep has in place there. --- In fact, I'm going to use your thread as my example. Ahem! Hilda, please do not double post in the future. ~ Minerva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacos Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm not treating Double posting itself as a crime, I'm stating that warnings not to double post should only be an addition to what the warner actually wants to say. When posts are solely the warning, it causes almost as much clutter as double posting itself. Sometimes having a sole post regarding double posting is necessary. If I were new to the forums and reading a thread, and saw someone was admonished for double posting, I would know, double posting is an offense that I should not commit. Almost every new person doesn't bother to take the extra time to look for the forum rules. Perhaps it would be easier for the rules to be put in a link on the side of the forums much like the Game Download, Zero Alliance info, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Hilda. Please don't double post in the future ~ Minerva I think it's more effective visually if the warning is dedicated to it's own post, but feel free to discuss this some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Sometimes having a sole post regarding double posting is necessary. If I were new to the forums and reading a thread, and saw someone was admonished for double posting, I would know, double posting is an offense that I should not commit. Almost every new person doesn't bother to take the extra time to look for the forum rules. Perhaps it would be easier for the rules to be put in a link on the side of the forums much like the Game Download, Zero Alliance info, etc. I didn't even realize there were forum rules until just recently... Its a great idea to move them there, although if the rules were in a link on the side, I doubt people would actually take the time to read them. Instead, maybe show the rules and ensure they read them when creating an account? If they aren't already there ^^; Edited November 19, 2014 by Sonikku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacos Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Perhaps if you're going to bump a topic, actually be productive with your bump rather than simply posting for the hell of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I promise. I know this thread still exists, -WE- know the thread still exists. In the meantime, please don't double post bump something without adding any information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonikku Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm trying to get some feedback on your idea of moving the forum rules. Its been about 3 days without a reply so I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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