How about if locking a duplicate thread, include a link to the original?

[atikovi]

I was l looking at this locked thread that said it was closed because it was a already being discussed in a thread from yesterday.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/f-150-5600-for-tail-lights.373001/

Ok, so I searched on, "F-150 $5600 For Tail Lights!?" and only the very thread that was locked came back as a result,

Wouldn't a link to the original thread be helpful?

 

[kschachn]

I gave one in post #4.

 

[fsdork]

 

[atikovi]

I gave one in post #4.

OK didn't notice that was a link.

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10 pages of results.

 

[cptbarkey]

Wow, that was a 3rd one. I still havent watched the video because the only F-150 I would buy is older than 1997.

 

[dnewton3]

A lot of duplicate threads are a result of sloppy, lazy thread titles. (and clickbait titles). If people would be diligent about creating descriptive, accurate thread titles, then when people search for stuff, they'd actually be able to find it ... Just saying. We spend a LOT of time trying to correct inaccurate or clickbait titles.

As for providing links to other threads, well, there's typically someone who's already done that; as shown in the threads you refer to here.

 

[fsdork]

OK didn't notice that was a link.


10 pages of results.

With the second from the top on the first page being the day old thread specific to F-150s.

 

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