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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]]  

Revision as of 10:21, 11 November 2021

Background

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

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.
  • It increases the number of messages in each community, making them more useful.

Disadvantages of cross posting:

  • It increases the number of messages in each community, pushing more local posts further down the list.
  • It could be seen as against the local spirit of Freegle.
  • It uses more fuel and increases pollution if members travel far to collect.

Problems restricting cross posting:

  • It can be time consuming to monitor.
  • Unless all surrounding communities have a similar policy it can be confusing to members.
  • It may lead to complaints.

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.

Admins on Crossposting and Keeping It Local



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