Cross-posting - Revision history

Jacky: /* Background */

2022-01-05T17:28:20Z

Background

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	Some communities discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting elsewhere.		Some communities discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting elsewhere.

	The recent (December 2021) change in how posts are shown to members, based on distance rather than group boundaries, should have a positive effect on crossposting ~~issuess~~ We hope that over time people will have less inclination to crosspost because they get a better response without doing so. People who want to see a post out of their 'normal area' (20 miles from their postcode or within their local community boundary) can see it by adjusting the distance on their settings.		The recent (December 2021) change in how posts are shown to members, based on distance rather than group boundaries, should have a positive effect on crossposting issues. We hope that over time people will have less inclination to crosspost because they get a better response without doing so. People who want to see a post out of their 'normal area' (20 miles from their postcode or within their local community boundary) can see it by adjusting the distance on their settings.

	If the crossposters are on trashnothing, moderators can disable that - there’s a “Disallow crossposting to all other groups” setting on TN.		If the crossposters are on trashnothing, moderators can disable that - there’s a “Disallow crossposting to all other groups” setting on TN.

Jacky: /* How to manage cross-posting restrictions: */

2022-01-05T13:56:54Z

How to manage cross-posting restrictions:

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	= How to manage cross-posting restrictions: =		= How to manage cross-posting restrictions: =

	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some communities ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some communities ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule and make sure that is clear in the rules you have published for your community.

	Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]		Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]

Jacky: /* Disadvantages of cross posting: */

2022-01-05T13:55:03Z

Disadvantages of cross posting:

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	= Disadvantages of cross posting: =		= Disadvantages of cross posting: =

	*It increases the number of messages in each community~~, pushing more local posts further down the list~~.		*It increases the number of messages in each community.

	*It could be seen as against the local spirit of Freegle.		*It could be seen as against the local spirit of Freegle.

	*It ~~uses~~ more fuel ~~and increases~~ pollution if members travel ~~far~~ to collect.		*It could encourage more fuel use pollution if members travel specifically a long way to collect, although members do have that choice and could be travelling those distances anyway as part of their usual social and work life.

	= Problems restricting cross posting: =		= Problems restricting cross posting: =

Jacky: /* Advantages of cross posting: */

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Advantages of cross posting:

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	= Advantages of cross posting: =		= Advantages of cross posting: =

	*~~It is what members want.~~ If ~~they need~~ to dispose of something or acquire something, it is not convenient to have to post to one community at a time.		*If a member needs to dispose of something or acquire something, it is not convenient to have to post to one community at a time.

	*It ~~increases~~ the number of messages in each community, making them more useful.		*It can increase the number of messages in each community, making them more useful and highlighting that there are items outside a member's usual boundary.

	= Disadvantages of cross posting: =		= Disadvantages of cross posting: =

Jacky: /* Background */

2022-01-05T13:51:06Z

Background

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	Some communities discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting elsewhere.		Some communities discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting elsewhere.

			The recent (December 2021) change in how posts are shown to members, based on distance rather than group boundaries, should have a positive effect on crossposting issuess We hope that over time people will have less inclination to crosspost because they get a better response without doing so. People who want to see a post out of their 'normal area' (20 miles from their postcode or within their local community boundary) can see it by adjusting the distance on their settings.

			If the crossposters are on trashnothing, moderators can disable that - there’s a “Disallow crossposting to all other groups” setting on TN.

	= Advantages of cross posting: =		= Advantages of cross posting: =

Jacky at 10:21, 11 November 2021

2021-11-11T10:21:56Z

Dee: /* How to manage cross-posting restrictions: */

2018-02-11T20:21:10Z

How to manage cross-posting restrictions:

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	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.

	Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]		Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]

Dee: /* Admins on Crossposting and Keeping It Local */

2018-02-11T20:19:45Z

Admins on Crossposting and Keeping It Local

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	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.

	=Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]] =		Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]

Dee: /* How to manage cross-posting restrictions: */

2018-02-11T20:18:42Z

How to manage cross-posting restrictions:

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	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.

	+Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]] +		=Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]] =

Dee: /* How to manage cross-posting restrictions: */

2018-02-11T20:18:07Z

How to manage cross-posting restrictions:

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	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some groups ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.
	Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]
			+Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]] +

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	=Background=		=Background=

	Cross posting is when a member sends an Offer or Wanted request to more than one ~~group~~ at the same time. It is particularly useful where members live near to ~~two or more groups~~.		Cross posting is when a member sends an Offer or Wanted request to more than one community at the same time. It is particularly useful where members live near to a few communities.

	Some ~~groups~~ discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting ~~on another group~~.		Some communities discourage cross posting or ask members to wait a day or two before reposting elsewhere.

	= Advantages of cross posting: =		= Advantages of cross posting: =

	*It is what members want. If they need to dispose of something or acquire something, it is not convenient to have to post to one ~~group~~ at a time.		*It is what members want. If they need to dispose of something or acquire something, it is not convenient to have to post to one community at a time.

	*It increases the number of messages in each ~~group~~, making them more useful.		*It increases the number of messages in each community, making them more useful.

	= Disadvantages of cross posting: =		= Disadvantages of cross posting: =

	*It increases the number of messages in each ~~group~~, pushing local posts further down the list.		*It increases the number of messages in each community, pushing more local posts further down the list.

	*It could be seen as against the spirit of ~~local groups~~.		*It could be seen as against the local spirit of Freegle.

	*It uses more fuel and increases pollution if members travel far to collect.		*It uses more fuel and increases pollution if members travel far to collect.
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	= Problems restricting cross posting: =		= Problems restricting cross posting: =

	*It is time consuming to monitor.		*It can be time consuming to monitor.

	*Unless all surrounding ~~groups~~ have a similar policy it can be confusing to members.		*Unless all surrounding communities have a similar policy it can be confusing to members.

	*It may lead to complaints.		*It may lead to complaints.
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	= How to manage cross-posting restrictions: =		= How to manage cross-posting restrictions: =

	If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some ~~groups~~ ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.		If you wish to restrict cross-posting you need to decide on a period. Some communities ask members to wait 24-48 hours between posts. Explain to members why you have a 'no cross-posting' rule.

	Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]		Admins on [[Crossposting]] and [[Keep it Local\|Keeping It Local]]