Since repeated bugs in recurring tests are not a result of creative exploratory testing, we consider them a form of reproduction. Such bugs are less valuable for our customers who have already been informed about these issues multiple times in the past. Therefore, the payout for repeated bugs is reduced to 30% of the original bug payout.
Please note that the bug report doesn't need to be an absolute copy to be classified as repeated as long as the essence of the bug is the same.
If your bug report gets marked as repeated, you will be notified about it with the following message (only when you are online):