How do you avoid posting redundant links on RP?

2016-11-30T09:52:39-05:00

I've made the mistake a few times. I think I have an original and interesting link, but don't see that it's already posted until after I've posted it again! I had assumed RP logic would prevent it, but no. So, what's the TTP?

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Nov 30 at 2016 10:07 AM

2016-11-30T10:07:50-05:00

Well the few times I've posted a topic of discussion, I relied on the RallyPoint suggested discussions to see if there were already discussions that were similar in nature. But if that's no help, I say no harm no foul.

Response by PO3 Paul F. made Nov 30 at 2016 10:11 AM

2016-11-30T10:11:07-05:00

This is just WAG on my part but...

With over 500k members and growing, it would be a herculean task to hit (search) the thread/post database every time someone posts a link to literally, anything on the internet. Response time would take a big hit, causing much anxiety amongst the rank and file.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 30 at 2016 10:23 AM

2016-11-30T10:23:22-05:00

This is a great question.....and from the responses I see some are not clear on the difference between posting a LINK and asking a question to start a discussion.
Discussion starting questions: A great way to see if your starting a duplicate question is to watch the suggestions being made to you as you type in your question...as well as looking to the left in the "Similar Discussions" box . If an admin notices a duplicate discussion question, most times we will merge them, closing the "newer one" and adding all responses to the original posted thread.
Links by Admin rules we work under, we do not merge.
Many times complaints of "why does RP allow the same topic to be posted 20 times a day" is not what they think.. Its not 20 questions posted on the same topic, it's 1 question, and 19 links and or member updates all referencing the same subject.

EDIT:See below for the pointed response to the question..

Response by CPL James S. made Jan 5 at 2019 10:52 AM

2019-01-05T10:52:13-05:00

Post it anyway. It doesn't matter and you will expose your post or idea to a new set of observers that may well have missed it elsewhere.
It's not about redundant messages so much as it's about who reads the post.