We need an option to flag topics that are similar to existing topics
Back when people were more active here, mods would often merge topics. I guess a function where you could suggest a topic be merged would be cool, but that’s assuming there’s that functionality in Discourse (which Zach knows my opinion about)
It was more of a suggestion but good point
I do still merge topics when duplicates come up, but generally only if there’s an established and active post. I’ll see if I can make a custom flag for duplicate though, otherwise, you can send a message to moderators for us to handle it.
And yes @_azln, Discourse has the functionality.
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@anon8378335 Currently, Discourse does not allow us to create custom flag reasons. However, you can still use the flagging to let us know! When you see a duplicate post, go to flag it. Select “Something Else” from the choices that appear, and there’s a text field that shows up to enter the reason for the flag. Put something simple like “Duplicate of post - (link to the post here!)” and we’ll be notified and can handle it if we agree.
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Thx for the suggestion
This feature was announced one day before this reply, it has been implemented now. (It probably wasn’t on our version at the time of solution!)