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=Background= | =Background= | ||
Cross posting is when a member sends an Offer or Wanted request to more than one | 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 | 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 | *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 | *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 | *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 | *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 | *It can be time consuming to monitor. | ||
*Unless all surrounding | *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 | 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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