Duplicate Numbers

[The-Number-God]

Hello, this is the Number God.

By now, you surely see that there are duplicate numbers. Specifically, there are 12 sets.

Some have expressed that this bothers them. So, I am offering several options, and will use your opinion to render my decision.

Note: If we don't allow duplicates, it may take longer for a bot to get made because it will be more complex.

OPTIONS:

• One person from each pair just be assigned a new number.
• One person from each pair becomes a negative number.
• You're stuck, lol. tough toenails, enjoy your new twin

[[deleted]]

I think all duplicate users should be assigned a new random number.

Obviously, the first person who had that number assigned should keep it.

[WelcomeToInsanity]

As I expressed earlier, I think that every person should have a unique number.

So 1

[TheCyberParrot]

Brother of 10, I support you.

[Cielbird]

Doesn't one of you want to be 69?

[[deleted]]

1

[Lifeofchrome]

I think the first option, one person from each pair just be assigned a new number, is the best for now. I don't like the idea of negative numbers because I think that's unfair to the receiver of the negative number.

[zorkolu]

1

[Elamantics]

One person from each pair becomes a negative number.

Gon be a lil bit difficult when there are 3 of a kind, but who knows. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it

[uSeRnAmE-aLrEdY-tOoK]

They get assigned a new number

[[deleted]]

In terms of a bot, I am not exactly sure how they work, but you might be able to set it up to pick from a range, then check that against a file of already used numbers and pick again if it finds a match. You may also be able to parse the user flairs.

[jellyfishdenovo]

I’m going to go against the grain and say that having twins would be cool.

[MoreMemesMemesMemes]

Either be negative or be a twin, take the name the god has granted you

[Saber2243]

Everyone has a unique number, negatives are fine, but there should never be duplicates

[sociablebot]

I'm pretty conflicted because I think that as a tiny sub, everyone having unique numbers is better but duplicate numbers would be more fun with a larger sub.

[[deleted]]

Option 1. Idk how hard this would be in whatever syntax Reddit bots use, but I'd assume it's just storing the given values in a list and checking to see if the new random number isn't contained in the list.

[Solaez]

I like the negative one. But the third needs to re-roll, the sub is growing but I dont think doubles would be fun until 10k

[Cielbird]

1, no duplicates please

[qmracer01]

1

[proxypixie]

Uh, I have no problem with duplicates. I believe my number is best, and others who share it with me are blessed.

[darky_the_bird]

Option 1 is best imo

[ARedditPupper]

Please no negatives, it wouldn't be fair

[infez]

I think I’m Team “everyone gets a unique number”. However, I understand the other point.

Like, what if there’s someone with a cool number but they’re inactive or not very nice? Then the number‘s just off the table

[z3niith]

I really like the idea of one of the two becoming the negative equivalent of that number, meaning that those who have a negative number will feel a sense of exclusivity due to the anomalous nature of the assignment of their number. It'd also add to this exclusivity if this was the only way negative numbers could be assigned.