Can RP place a filter so that people can't keep posting the same information?

SN Alex Tufail — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:34:35 -0400

This is more of an admin question for RP. Can we make it so that different people can't post the same articles? I feel like this site is really more about who can be on top of the score board, and thus people post just for the sake of posting. I've seen the same photo or post at least 5 times back to back. It's a bit irritating, and makes me not want to be a member of this community.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 1 at 2015 2:44 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:44:05 -0400

They do have a filter when you post an article. Perhaps some people don't read the previous posts notice.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Oct 1 at 2015 5:01 AM

Cpl James Waycasie — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:01:09 -0400

It can get old, lol

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Oct 1 at 2015 7:33 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 07:33:02 -0400

We're trying to stay on top of that, but keep in mind that you're really addressing two issues. One issue involves people posting a specific article; a separate issue involves people posing the same question for discussion. If the same article is used to pose unique questions to the board, we'll leave them on the boards. If not, we'll merge them into one discussion (the first one posted). So, the big issue is whether or not the additional posts add something unique. If you see it happening, let one of the member administrators know and we'll assess it.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Oct 1 at 2015 8:22 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:22:05 -0400

SN Alex Tufail - RP does it best to try and ensure that repeated information is merged into on post and posts that don't conform to our standards are removed. As one of the senior level user admins, I personally work hard at doing this but as I'm sure you can picture it isn't always the easiest. One thing I would recommend is that if you see a repeating topic, feel free to tag one of the user admins (we have little stars by our pictures). You can tag me by typing "@benkeen" and a drop down should appear where you can select me. I'll then receive the notification and take the necessary actions.

There are some updates in the works that will make this a lot easier but until those updates are in place, this is the best advice I can give you.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Oct 1 at 2015 11:51 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:51:47 -0400

Feel free to tag me in any duplicate discussions and I will merge them for you. You can also click the 3 little dots to "Hide this discussion from my Updates" to not see it any more.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 1 at 2015 11:53 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:53:00 -0400

I'll add to what SGT Ben Keen and LTC Kevin B. stated. Please let an admin know what articles you feel are being replicated by supplying the links to both if you can. It just makes the job a little easier for everyone.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 1 at 2015 12:36 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:36:15 -0400

Sure would be helpful. Vulgar/Bogus profile names get old as well. That could use some computer intervention too. The same admins gets burned out trying to do work that could be helped by computer. Keep up the good work SN Alex Tufail , we like your thinking!

Response by SN Alex Tufail made Oct 1 at 2015 12:38 PM

SN Alex Tufail — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:38:40 -0400

Thank you to all those who responded to the question. I understand that it's not easy to moderate and monitor all the activity on this site, and that there are a lot of moving parts to figure out. What I figured was that whenever someone starts a discussion it always asks if this question is new, or is it one of the following questions. If the question is the same and is the same post then why are people posting it as new? how hard can it be to place a filter that prevents the same question from being asked twice? I also understand that there are updates and other issues that take time to build and work upon. However, this doesn't excuse the individuals who are posting the same post multiple times just to build influence. It's an issue of integrity and ego.