Alias not changing when messages are sent without receiving other messages between

[Davide95]

Alias not changing when messages are sent without receiving other messages between.

The alias of the user doesn't change in the web client in this scenario:

Steps to Reproduce:

1. A send a message A1 and set his alias (e.g. "Rob")
2. B send a message B1
3. A send a message A2 and set his alias (e.g. "Mum")

In this case everything is ok. But the bug appear if

1. A send a message A1 and set his alias (e.g. "Rob")
2. A send a message A2 and set his alias (e.g. "Mum")

Expected behavior:

The web client should change the alias from "Rob" to "Mum" for the second message

Actual behavior:

The alias remains "Rob"

[TehPeGaSuS]

Any updates on this? I'm using a bridge to relay Rocket.chat to IRC back and forth and i'm facing the same issue, almost 2y later.

[senethz]

EDIT: There seems to be a great workaround to fix this.

Administration > Message > Grouping Period

If you set the grouping period low enough the name and avatar will show each time.

[rodrigok]

Closed by #14257