Title: Fatal Error
Last modified: August 22, 2016

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# Fatal Error

 *  [master412160](https://wordpress.org/support/users/master412160/)
 * (@master412160)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatal-error-1469/)
 * Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _recaptcha_qsencode() (previously declared in /
   projects/gamingtours/wp-content/plugins/bbpress-recaptcha/recaptchalib.php:47)
   in /prjoects/gamingtours/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-captcha/recaptcha-php-
   1.11/recaptchalib.php on line 55
 * I also use: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-captcha/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-captcha/)
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-recaptcha/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-recaptcha/)

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 *  [churva](https://wordpress.org/support/users/churva/)
 * (@churva)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatal-error-1469/#post-5626303)
 * Wow, there’s a function collision between 2 plugins. Unless one of the plugins’
   codes are updated, here are my suggestions:
 * 1. the quick but dirty fix is to rename (or remove by just commenting out the
   code) the offending function in either plugin (preferably the less complex one)
   and you’re good to go. Downsides: – you created a dependency so these 2 plugins
   need to be enabled all the time. Also, if there’s a plugin update, you may need
   to do this again.
 * 2. Do #1 (rename function) and rename all calls/reference to that function in
   just that plugin’s directory. Upside – this can stand alone even when the other
   plugin is disabled. Downside – same as #1 when there’s a plugin update.
 * 3. Try searching for another plugin which does the same thing, and is properly
   namespaced to avoid this collision issue.
 * 4. wait for one of the plugins’ authors to resolve this issue (might be on vacation
   this week, lol)
 *  Thread Starter [master412160](https://wordpress.org/support/users/master412160/)
 * (@master412160)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatal-error-1469/#post-5626318)
 * The quick method is doing 3 which I did, but will also do #4, by also making 
   a topic on the other place, so both authors are aware.
 * Thank you for your well formulated reply of options to choose from! 🙂

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 * Last reply from: [master412160](https://wordpress.org/support/users/master412160/)
 * Last activity: [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatal-error-1469/#post-5626318)
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