Double Post Auto Merge

Hi Folks,

Double posting that is posting 2 or more messages back to back on the same thread is one of my pet peeves. Therefore I've installed a modifaction that will automatically merge two or more back to back posts by the same person in the same thread into one post.

Thank,
Dan

So, let me get this straight.

If I make a post and then...

come back in it will merge?

I don't think it worked.

Woops I forgot to enable it. :eek:
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It should work now

Test one....
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Test two....
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It did, but what about test 3.......

Cool, but you have to hit refresh to see it updated.

Dude...
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...that's nifty! :D

Woops I forgot to enable it. :eek:
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It should work now

As Homer says, DOH!

It's good that there's a warning...
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...and those dashes.
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...except when another poster gets in the way. ;)

Yeah, but...

Okay, I'm done playing...
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...for now. :)
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(sorry Rick)

DJ Dan

Just offering my opinion but merging two posts that were meant for two different individuals sometimes prevents the second post from being seen by the person it was intended for since the person might not like the first post that was meant for some one else.

Wish you would reconsider.

(I think that I messed you up there.)

How come, when I click on the link up top now (Our DJ Talk -- DJ Help and Resource Chat), it attempts to save index.php to my hard drive... :sqconfused:

Cesar: Try bolding the name of the person you are talking to.
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DJ Dan

Just offering my opinion but merging two posts that were meant for two different individuals sometimes prevents the second post from being seen by the person it was intended for since the person might not like the first post that was meant for some one else.

Wish you would reconsider.

You can also use quotes. ;)

Dude that was 2 posts in 1. And here's the third.
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I think I broke it.
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I mean, I think I broke it.
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Dude that was 2 posts in 1. And here's the third.
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I think I broke it.
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I mean, I think I broke it.

Maybe not?
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Hmm....okay.

This is B.S.

This is the Good Ol Boy Network trying to standardize my way of posting on this board. Why do we all have to be fish swimming in the same direction why can't I be one of the fish thats likes to swim against the flow of traffic?

I've got almost 4000 posts behind my name and I tend to do things a little different. I don't use the Bold feature I never cut and paste comments from other posts to respond to.

This new change will take away the spontaneous nature that I use for responding. I am not one of those Individuals that uses the advanced post feature to review their work before posting it to make sure it's politically correct.

Your review and consideration is greatly appreciated.

Cesar makes a valid point. I'm not sure I care for this functionality myself now that I see how it works. I wouldn't call it BS, but I don't like it.

This is B.S.

This is the Good Ol Boy Network trying to standardize my way of posting on this board. Why do we all have to be fish swimming in the same direction why can't I be one of the fish thats likes to swim against the flow of traffic?

I've got almost 4000 posts behind my name and I tend to do things a little different. I don't use the Bold feature I never cut and paste comments from other posts to respond to.

This new change will take away the spontaneous nature that I use for responding. I am not one of those Individuals that uses the advanced post feature to review their work before posting it to make sure it's politically correct.

Your review and consideration is greatly appreciated.


How do you find the time Cesar...?

Must be tough, when yer doing 14,000 gigs a year... :sqwink: :sqlaugh:

Rick

It's easy if you are a Real DJ..............................................LO L

DJ Dan

Just offering my opinion but merging two posts that were meant for two different individuals sometimes prevents the second post from being seen by the person it was intended for since the person might not like the first post that was meant for some one else.

Wish you would reconsider.

See my reply to your BS post below..

How come, when I click on the link up top now (Our DJ Talk -- DJ Help and Resource Chat), it attempts to save index.php to my hard drive... :sqconfused:

I just got notice of it happening to someone else with Internet Explorer. There has been a few issues cropping up since we moved to the new server yesterday. I'll contact the NOC and make them fix it. :)

This is B.S.

This is the Good Ol Boy Network trying to standardize my way of posting on this board. Why do we all have to be fish swimming in the same direction why can't I be one of the fish thats likes to swim against the flow of traffic?

I've got almost 4000 posts behind my name and I tend to do things a little different. I don't use the Bold feature I never cut and paste comments from other posts to respond to.

This new change will take away the spontaneous nature that I use for responding. I am not one of those Individuals that uses the advanced post feature to review their work before posting it to make sure it's politically correct.

Your review and consideration is greatly appreciated.

No BS, nor censure. It's ludicrous that people cannot post all of their reply in one post as I am doing here. This is the reason why vBulletin introduced the Multi-quote feature (http://www.ourdjtalk.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_replying) so that people could quote multiple posts in one reply. Instead of one post for each reply.

If'n you think it's all about you, you've got it wrong pal. I've been merging multiple back to back posts by the same people for a long while, I just decided to automate the process as it's time consuming even more so now that vBulletin makes moderators re-authenticate themselves to preform moderator actions.

Cesar makes a valid point. I'm not sure I care for this functionality myself now that I see how it works. I wouldn't call it BS, but I don't like it.

That's certainly understandable, that's the reason why I put the two hyphen (--) break in between posts so anyone who is scanning can see there were two separate posts. Aside from that with minuscule effort one can emphasize text in a message, whether it's with font styling or multiple line breaks, etc.

Dan, not to be rude, but I think YOUR pet-peeve is just that, YOURS. I personally don't like the multi--quote functions, becase if you want to quote something out of that might be directed towards you or a comment you made, it's a hassle to make sure you delete everything correctly so that it views correctly.

.........I guess I'll just have to quote, wait for a reply, and then quote someone else......:)......then, I guess you can clean it up if you don't like it. :)

Dan, not to be rude, but I think YOUR pet-peeve is just that, YOURS.

Ah yes, but he who rules the roost makes the rules :sqwink::sqlaugh:

Dan, not to be rude, but I think YOUR pet-peeve is just that, YOURS. I personally don't like the multi--quote functions, becase if you want to quote something out of that might be directed towards you or a comment you made, it's a hassle to make sure you delete everything correctly so that it views correctly.

.........I guess I'll just have to quote, wait for a reply, and then quote someone else......:)......then, I guess you can clean it up if you don't like it. :)

True it is my pet peeve, I don't believe I'm alone it either as I have seen plenty of other boards install this functionality. One admin actually installed it to make my job easier because as a supermod I kept merging posts. This is at a webmaster forum where guys are constantly bumping their posts to make more sales and what have you.

It's more about keeping things clean and orderly. The other day I cleaned up a thread that was 4 pages long, when I got done merging all the double posts it was down to 2 pages and most of it was one line replies.

On top of it you got people who will post 1 line replies back to back, there no reason why it cannot be in one post .

Then you have the people who thing post count means something and continually double post just to drive up their post count.

By all means if you're having a conversation going back and fourth with someone that's fine but to make one post after another with short one liners is just wasting space on the page.

You mean, post counts don't get me reward points? I've been working on free airline tickets to go visit Chuck! Darn it!!

By all means if you're having a conversation going back and fourth with someone that's fine but to make one post after another with short one liners is just wasting space on the page.

Just when I was getting ready to start the "Add to the one line story" thread.

FWIW, it makes it less cluttered, who wants to see each others sig line post after post... I Don't. I also encourages post & thanks pumping.

I would expect Dan to do the same thing to me, and I wouldn't have any second thoughts to the question of it thereof.

this is
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friggen epic

Dan, here's a little problem that I have.

I gave a review of my TourX system yesterday. Today, I added something to the thread. MOD was applied and merged the two posts. The post cannot be edited now and I think it looks stupid the way it reads. At least if I could edit it, I could add a timestamp or "EDIT:" to the post. Or, maybe set a time limit on the MOD seeing the duplicate post, to allow you add to the thread. Another thought, if I added to the post, does it show as a new post to everyone? I assume not since it didn't move up on the thread listing.

another reason this is helpful is to deter people from bumping a post to the top of a forum if nobody has replied, this saves a little abuse. I really think this is really the best scenario for all.

Randy, You can edit posts for 24 hours after you posting it. I just modified the settings so that after 24 hours back to back posts will not auto merge. If you link me your post, I'll clean it up for you.

Edited to Add:

When a post is merged by the system, the thread isn't bumped to appear as though a new post was made this is to stop thread bumpers from bumping threads.

If you ask me I'd say...
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who cares one way or the other as long as the post is there.:sqbiggrin:

Those that take their posts serious ......................................Care.

Randy, You can edit posts for 24 hours after you posting it. I just modified the settings so that after 24 hours back to back posts will not auto merge. If you link me your post, I'll clean it up for you.

Edited to Add:

When a post is merged by the system, the thread isn't bumped to appear as though a new post was made this is to stop thread bumpers from bumping threads.

In this case, it wasn't a 'bump' it was an actual comment that I wanted to additionally share with others that have been following my TourX review. Without them knowing it was added, how will they know there was more info that I shared if they've already read the last post? I think the additional setting tweak you've done, will be helpful. Thanks.

I just tried this to see what happens... meh. No big deal... but maybe I haven't seen the down side yet....

I think that this so like Marvin's last name.

I have this really cool thread, for example, about my really good charitable DJ business, where I posted an E-mail message that I sent.

I got a reply and posted it; hence, it is "Auto Merged" (so like Marvin's last name).

An effect is lost.

Oh, well. I don't like these forums, anyway.

http://www.capcapello.com/pix/chopper.jpg

Now, get this:

I had started another thread because I could not post a new post on top of my last post in this thread.

I also started another thread to show people that I got a response to the E-mail that I had sent in my charity thread.

And, now, since I got another response, and nobody else has responded to either of those other threads, I am itching to start yet another thread.

But I love you, Dan, and I know that you would disrespect me for being a thread-monger, so I shall refrain from starting yet another thread.

I am just grateful that somebody posted on top of my last post in this thread so that I could post a new post.

Note that I say "on top" because I have configured my settings so that threads show newest posts...on top!

Oh, well. I don't like these forums, anyway.

Not to be rude (or maybe to be rude):

No one is forcing you to be here.

Your recent posts seem like a little kid just whining because someone took away your toy.

Not to be rude (or maybe to be rude):

No one is forcing you to be here.

Your recent posts seem like a little kid just whining because someone took away your toy.

See, Fred?

I am not at all like Patrick!

Johnny there is likely no one like you.

OK. Look at my merged post here: http://www.ourdjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=188799#post188799

You can see that I had posted "*sniff*," and then some other cool stuff.

Now, Big Head Dan THANKED my "*sniff*" comment, but he might not approve of what I posted after it; however, the point would be moot in most cases, because people don't always return to THANKED posts to make sure that another post has or has not been merged into it.

Not only that, but I would love for people to read my words of wisdom, but those who have already read my "*sniff*" posting will not read my merged posting unless, perhaps, somebody else posts after me; even then, they might not notice that my POST has become FATTER & LONGER. :p

Then, it makes me want to resort to starting a new thread, just so people can see my post which would otherwise have been merged. So, this pet peeve of double-posting turns into one of somebody making too many threads.

And, on top of all that, I upset Patrick!

And, on top of all that, I upset Patrick!

http://www.nicksplat.com/nickspace/blog/images/B227509.gif

Dude, it'll be okay. :)

Dan, he does have a point. Although, the automerge feature is a good one, it's not perfect and needs to be tweaked. How about approaching the MOD's author and seeing if something can be done about this small inconvenience? If I read the last post and then another post is made, but it's automerged, I'd still like to be notified that a new post has been added.

I agree with Randy.

If the thread is that important that you *need* to swallow and digest every single word of it, bookmark it. Or better yet subscribe to the thread and create a custom folder for threads you want to pour over again and again.

The vast majority of threads are going to receive replies so you will see it in unread posts, in your user CP, and/or get an email notice. I really don't get the big deal folks. If someone edits their post 2 hours after posting and you already read the post you won't get an email notice.

Merging double posts is primarily done to keep things tidy, and additionally it curbs padding.

A reply to a post on a subject is considered padding where a reply that doesn't have anything to do with the thread is considered a post.

A reply to a post on a subject is considered padding where a reply that doesn't have anything to do with the thread is considered a post.

Back to back posts is often padding or if not padding just a waste of space. Who was talking about off topic posts? If off topic posts are a problem in a particular thread report it and myself or another staff member will split the thread. :)

For now double post automerge stays.

For now double post automerge stays.

"NO SOUP FOR YOU, EITHER!" :icon_salut:

:sqlaugh:

"NO SOUP FOR YOU, EITHER!" :icon_salut:

:sqlaugh:


But but, I want soup.. :sqwink:

DJ Dan

It's just a observation.

I can reply to four different people on a thread responding one at a time to show respect to the individual like I am carrying on a conversation with them or I can have all my thoughts for 4 different individuals all in one post making each individual feel like I didn't give the post my total attention much like talking to somebody in person while carrying on a conversation with someone else on a cell phone.

Now the next person posts (Good Job) and that post carries the same weight as 4 replies to 4 different individuals just because they were placed one after the other instead of waiting for some one to post something so you could post something so it wouldn't be auto merged.

Just my 2 cents and thanks for at least thinking about what me and Randy were saying.

I can reply to four different people on a thread responding one at a time to show respect to the individual like I am carrying on a conversation with them or I can have all my thoughts for 4 different individuals all in one post making each individual feel like I didn't give the post my total attention much like talking to somebody in person while carrying on a conversation with someone else on a cell phone.

Take a lesson from Cap on this one he bolds each name all in the same post and replies to all concerned that way

Tell me something Jeff

Your boss sends you a E Mail with just your name on it Thanking you for your contributions to the business - How does that make you feel?

Your boss sends a mass E Mail to all the employees thanking them for their contributions to the business - How does that make you feel?

Someone mentioned that having messages back to back takes up to much page space - What page space we are on the Internet.

Massages back to back are kinda nice.

:sqlaugh:

Tell me something Jeff

Your boss sends you a E Mail with just your name on it Thanking you for your contributions to the business - How does that make you feel?

Insane...I would be talking to myself

Humerous response - but you know what I intended with my response.

I gave it a chance - like I had a choice - and I have to say, I absolutely hate it.

I see what you mean Cesar, and at first I didn't like it either, but I find it kind of convinent now

Unless something goes radically wrong I can't see it changing anytime soon so your best bet is probably to work with it
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BTW I thought I might get a thanks for my Humor from you but thanks from you are like teeth in a chicken :sqerr::sqwink:

Look I automerged

Another problem with the automerge feature is you could thank a poster only to have the poster come back and say something you totally disagree with and it will be merged with the post that you thanked making it look like you were agreeing with the post you disagree with.
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Jeff I was posting my thoughts on Thanks while you were posting your Thanks thoughts.
Do you see the problem with Thanks that could come back to haunt you?
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Oh great another auto merge.

Another problem with the automerge feature is you could thank a poster only to have the poster come back and say something you totally disagree with and it will be merged with the post that you thanked making it look like you were agreeing with the post you disagree with.
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Jeff I was posting my thoughts on Thanks while you were posting your Thanks thoughts.
Do you see the problem with Thanks that could come back to haunt you?

There's always the remove thanks feature

In reality I don't take it that seriously I thank people I disagree with all the time I like a good debate

How long is that remove Thanks feature active for? It is possible to revisit a thread several days latter much like this thread that was dormant for 3 days until it was brought up again tonight.

How long is that feature active for?

I would have to look but I think it's forever
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I just went back to 2007 and removed a thanks and rethanked a post so I guess you will have time to mull it over Cesar

Looks like your right Jeff. I just went back to July 9th and took off my Thanks to GoodKnight but now I can't give it back to him. Dam now I only have 3 Thanks.

Looks like your right Jeff. I just went back to July 9th and took off my Thanks to GoodKnight but now I can't give it back to him. Dam now I only have 3 Thanks.

You should be able to give it back it worked for me. Reload the page and try again...Or you can just thank me multiple times for pennance :sqwink:

You get rid of the Auto Merge and you will get a Big Thanks from me. LOL

It's a little beyond my control Cesar

Jeff nothing is out of your control with a little persistence and the persons favorite bottle of liquor, Female Companionship or just a lump sum of money.

i think you should take up writing greeting cards or fortune cookies

"Confucious says, 'Subtracting the hypotenuse from the fifth quadrant and being a fake DJ are not enlightening acts.'"

:sqlaugh:

ok...I'll stop now...ya, I said it before, but that was a different thread...