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Auto-Blocking Repeated Threads would probably help out the mods so much it's ridiculous. Sounds like a good idea but I have no idea how they'd get it to work because they couldn't do it by name because they usually have different names even if they are about the same thing.

I have seen a lot of threads with the same name-a lot! Imagine how much threads won't be duplicated! WOW!

Yeah... the thread name would have to be specific for the auto block to work though. Lemme tell you, users are highly unspecific nowadays. A thread name with the opposite topic.

Then we'll just have to report it right? I've seen little topics like that. And if we had a FLAG TOPIC option then flagging it can block it automatically

There is one huge flaw with this idea, two threads can have similar titles yet be about two very different things. For example... lets say we have two threads. They are called the following:

*New Ranks!*
*Idea for new ranks!*

Oh boy, two posts about the same repeated idea... or are they?

*New Ranks!*
We need more ranks like assassin and hobo!

*Idea for new ranks!*
Each time you hit a new rank, you should see a new shield or something next to your armatar were it says "Control Panel" and "Logout" to let you know that you hit a new rank.

Though both titles do give an idea of what the thread is about, the only way to know if its a repeated idea is if you actually read it.

Now many people complain about topics being repeated over and over. Yes, it can be a pain to see repeated topics but you have to figure that the person who made the topic probally wasn't around the last time the idea was suggested.

The best thing to do is give your opinion about the idea, politely explain that it has been suggested before and if you can... the outcome of the thread (did people agree? did the mods shoot the idea down?). Just don't stress too much about their idea being repeated. Sometimes I see people freaking out "OMG, this idea has been repeated so many times before its not funny. This will get locked." That really solves nothing, it only makes the user feel stupid and uncomfortable around the forums. We don't want these forums to be like the ones in NewGrounds, we actually want people to feel like respected human beings here.

Erm.... Its actually just like NoName said.

Btw, nice pic you made Juan!

I like the idea that Juan made it could be really helpful.

Man NoName got a big point. But what if they are the ones like "How do you get merits" or "Hi I'm new"? Those need to stop.

Maybe make it so that the title needs to be something else. So if you try to post a 'New ranks' thread, it will provide you with a link to other threads with that title, ask you to check if any of them are about what you were saying, and if not, to rename your thread to something more specific.

That's exactly like my picture no?

Man NoName got a big point. But what if they are the ones like "How do you get merits" or "Hi I'm new"? Those need to stop.

Most people are suggesting a recommendation list of topics....

That's exactly like my picture no?

Even bringing up a list of similar threads would quickly become a hastle. Lets face it, even the new ideas relate to the same things as the old ones.

If someone does make a truly original idea that pertains to armatars, then they will see that list of "related threads" and they will think that their idea has been done before (when simply it hasn't, the word "armatar" just triggered the search results).

Alright, lets use my example threads from earlier on. Lets say that the following idea has never been suggested before and I try to post it:


*Idea for new ranks!*
Each time you hit a new rank, you should see a new shield or something next to your armatar were it says "Control Panel" and "Logout" to let you know that you hit a new rank.

Are you sure you want to create this thread? Please make sure you look for duplicated threads before posting.

*New Ranks!*
*Add more ranks*
*RANKZORZ!*
*Do you think we need new ranks?*
*Idea for ranks*
*idea for new ranks*
*Rank idea*
*Get rid of ranks?*
*my rank is gold?!?!*
*ranks*
*Rank RaNk NKar RANK!*
*Hi, I like to make really long titles and I am ranked gold prince!*

Duplicated threads are most annoying when people make a big deal out of them.