[Redcloak]

Personally, when I'm about to post a "breaking" story, I always open a second browser window and do one last refresh before hitting the post button. Even then, sometimes it's possible to miss a thread that's only a few seconds old. Multiple posts are just part of the game. I, for one, am glad to see the moderators trying to keep things tidy. However, I do have an idea that might be better than just deleting them. (And thus sending some individuals running for the Reynolds Wrap.) Is it possible to turn off a thread so that no further posts are possible? If that can be done, then the moderator on duty could post one last message to each duplicate thread directing people to a single thread. After that, no more posts would be possible. The conversations would have to continue on the target thread. This would cut down on the duplicates without some people peeking out the shades looking for the black helos.

[John Robinson]

Yes, that is very possible with the current software. Mods, please see my abuse report on this thread, details how to do it.

[Sidebar Moderator]

We can 'lock' threads and speaking for myself, it's not something I have considered doing. I am sure we moderators can discuss this and come to a consensus. Thanks.