Same post, multiple forums

Jeff Thomas · November 21, 2000, 03:22 PM

Usually this is done by a new member, ignorant of TFL rules and courtesies.

However, one recent example is clearly a guy who is unconcerned about courtesy.

I would think the moderators don't appreciate these folks, and I'm sure many members would also prefer to avoid the waste of time in seeing the same thread posted in various forums. I suppose these members think they'll get more answers by doing this, but I find it simply irritating.

Is it worth adding something like the following to 'Forum Policies'?: 'Please choose the appropriate forum for your thread, and post your thread in only one forum.'

A minor irritation in the big picture, but seemingly a more common hassle lately.

Thanks. Regards from AZ

**Mal H** · November 21, 2000, 08:36 PM

I couldn't agree with you more, Jeff. And you're right, we don't appreciate the duplicates. You don't know how many times I am tempted to simply delete the duplicate thread rather than close it with a nice little post.

Rich - I think Jeff's suggested addendum to the rules would add some clout to our closing of duplicates.

**Rich Lucibella** · November 21, 2000, 11:39 PM

Mal-
I'm in agreement.

Jeff-
Email any Staff member the appropriate links. We'll clean 'em up.
Rich

Jeff Thomas · November 23, 2000, 07:02 PM

Gentlemen, thank you, and ... Happy Thanksgiving.

Regards from AZ

November 23, 2000, 07:02 PM	#4
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	Thank you Gentlemen, thank you, and ... Happy Thanksgiving. Regards from AZ

November 21, 2000, 03:22 PM	#1
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	Usually this is done by a new member, ignorant of TFL rules and courtesies. However, one recent example is clearly a guy who is unconcerned about courtesy. I would think the moderators don't appreciate these folks, and I'm sure many members would also prefer to avoid the waste of time in seeing the same thread posted in various forums. I suppose these members think they'll get more answers by doing this, but I find it simply irritating. Is it worth adding something like the following to 'Forum Policies'?: 'Please choose the appropriate forum for your thread, and post your thread in only one forum.' A minor irritation in the big picture, but seemingly a more common hassle lately. Thanks. Regards from AZ

November 21, 2000, 08:36 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	I couldn't agree with you more, Jeff. And you're right, we don't appreciate the duplicates. You don't know how many times I am tempted to simply delete the duplicate thread rather than close it with a nice little post. Rich - I think Jeff's suggested addendum to the rules would add some clout to our closing of duplicates.

November 21, 2000, 11:39 PM	#3
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Mal- I'm in agreement. Jeff- Email any Staff member the appropriate links. We'll clean 'em up. Rich