What merge topic notification does the user get?

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Here’s our situation:

UserA, thread1: reports a problem
UserB & UserC, thread1: me too
Me: Hey, we’ve got an incident
Me: [manages incident in thread1]
…
UserD, thread2: reports the same problem
Me: [merges into thread1]

Now here’s the problem

  • If in thread2 I say “Hey, UserD, we’ve got an ongoing incident for that. I’m going to merge your thread” then my reply ends up in the incident thread.
    • Pros: transparent communication to all involved (especially since there’s no breadcrumb in a merge target)
    • Cons: Useless cruft is added to the incident thread
  • If I simply merge thread2 into thread1 without explicit communication, UserD ends up in thread1 looking like he’s got Main Character Syndrome. And also - I’m afraid - UserD is disoriented by having suddenly been plopped into a new context without warning. Unless there’s some notification to or indicator for UserD about the move? I’m skeptical, but holding out hope.

 
Thx,
Ann

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There is a notification when your post is moved

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Maybe you can use an “official notice” on the post to explain that it was moved from another topic? Then all users reading the topic know it was merged

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(the “added by Moin” is only visible for staff)

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a “merged from link” small action post would be helpful.

oh hey yea that one linked in OP lol Request: Add breadcrumb to merge-target topic