Users are requesting the ability to merge replies with the original post (OP) in a topic, as it’s currently not possible. Jonathan5 initiated the discussion after encountering this limitation while moderating. gassim supports the idea and references a prior similar request. JammyDodger notes that merging typically consolidates content into the latest post, making OP-to-reply merging behaviorally and possibly technically complex. Moin adds that this feature would help manage new users who post multiple images across separate replies due to system restrictions — merging would streamline cleanup without manual copy-pasting and deletion. The consensus is that this enhancement would improve moderation efficiency and user experience.
A couple of times recently I rejected posts then changed my mind and approved them, hoping to merge multiple posts from one user.
It turns out that it’s never possible to merge replies with the original post of a topic.
It would be good if this were possible.
I agree with you post. I didn’t know about this feature request and I want to add my vote that it’s important. I’d created a topic post before seeing your post:
FWIW I think from a behaviour point of view, the earlier posts get deleted and the content merged into the latest selected one - which wouldn’t be possible with an OP into a second post. Though I’m not sure if there’s also a technical limitation/reason as to why it’s done in that way.
I would also appreciate this feature. It happens quite often that new users want to post more than one image. Because the nasty system only allows them to post one, they post the other images in consecutive replies. I know: if users behaved better, this wouldn’t be necessary.. Being able to merge those posts without copying all replies into the first post and deleting them would make this less annoying.