GOOGLE AI:
Yes, a poor or lagging internet connection can absolutely cause double posts. When you click the “submit” button, your browser sends a request to the server. Under normal circumstances, you receive a rapid confirmation that the post was successful.
With a slow or intermittent connection, this process is delayed, which can lead to a frustrating experience that causes the user to accidentally submit the same information twice.
The typical double-post scenario
You click “Post.” Your computer sends the data to the server.
No immediate response. Due to the lag, you don’t immediately see a confirmation or a loading indicator. It
appears as if nothing happened.
You click “Post” again. Assuming the first click failed, you click the button again out of impatience.
Both requests arrive. Your slow internet connection eventually sends both requests to the server.
The server accepts both. The server processes the first request and creates the post. Before the
confirmation is sent back to you, the second request arrives. The server processes this as a brand new,
valid post, resulting in a duplicate.
Factors that exacerbate the problem
Browser caching issues: Sometimes, a web browser that doesn’t receive a response will cache the request
and resubmit it later.
Disabled server-side protection: Many forums and apps have built-in safeguards, such as rate limits, that
prevent duplicate posts within a short period. If these are disabled, it increases the risk of double
posts.
Specific application logic: Developers of mobile apps and websites must specifically code their
applications to handle intermittent connections. For example, some apps might retry failed uploads
automatically, and if the first upload was actually successful, this retry will cause a duplicate.
How to prevent double posts
Be patient: The simplest solution is to wait for confirmation. When you click “submit” or “post,” do not
click it again.
Watch for on-screen cues: Look for a spinning wheel, a loading bar, or a temporary message confirming the
submission.
Refresh the page (cautiously): If you suspect your post went through, refresh the page to see if it
appeared before submitting again.
Clear your browser’s cache: Sometimes, a full cache can cause delays in displaying new information.
Improve your connection: If you frequently experience this issue, consider troubleshooting your internet
connection. For example, a wired Ethernet connection is more stable and reliable than Wi-Fi.
“With a slow or intermittent connection, this process is delayed, which can lead to a frustrating experience that causes the user to accidentally submit the same information twice.”
I have tested this many times trying to emulate it. I cannot. It is because our browsers are being cloned in real time and they are also collecting and submitting as us too.
Welcome to AI collection and emulation... They are literally becoming a cloned copy of us to monitor in real time.
Real programmers can eliminate double posts.