when i reply to a post, or start a new one, i get between 2 and 4 of each new reply sent to my inbox - anyone else have the same problem?
Yes, this is a perennial problem I'm afraid. It did get better at one time after a similar thread was started, but it has gone back to how it was. All you can do is disable all communications from your personal profile page (in edit) but if you do that, you have to keep a regular eye on your profile page, your photos in the gallery, and any groups you belong to as you won't get notifications of any comments etc.
You can also disable replies to posts by checking/unchecking the box under the tags box after your message.
Cheers, Linda.
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I have noticed aswell that when I post to a friend on their page duplicate posts often occur. I also get duplicate posts, mainly off Bev Kingfisher lol.