Merge two consecutive posts from the same member

[MoonCat]

Hi,

I wonder is there a mod, which automatically merges two consecutive posts (same member, same topic), posted one after the other, into one, in the same order, of course.
People say, answering to different posts, quoting them, and creating sometimes 5-8 consecutive posts. I'd prefer to have instead 1 post from that person, as this seems more organized and visually pleasing. Any ideas?

[Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen]

This hasn't been updated in a while, so no promises from me - but would seem like a mod that would do just that.
https://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1523

[MoonCat]

Thanks a ton, Aleksi! I'll explore if this is something I can reuse for 2.0.17.

[Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen]

You're welcome

[MoonCat]

I've tried to install the package as is. Unfortunately it fails installation. Many of the changes I was able to resolve manually. But there is one, my knowledge of the source code doesn't allow me to find alternative solution. I'd be very thankful if you help me with the following change:

./Themes/default/Display.template.php

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Code: (Find)
$split_button = create_button('split.gif', 'split', 'split', 'align="middle"');
Code: (Add before)
$merge_button = create_button('merge.gif', 'merge_button', 'merge_button', 'align="middle"');

Thanks in advance!

[MoonCat]

Ok. I solved all the issues. Mod is working as designed. Thank You again!

[shadav]

Ok. I solved all the issues. Mod is working as designed. Thank You again!

glad it worked

I went ahead and posted the fixes I did to get it to work for me in the support thread so if anyone else wants to try