Wouldn't save and reload load the edit form for the SAME issue? So when you then submit the form, it would replace the existing item instead of creating a new one.
What about a copy issue feature?
Added to my suggestions list
I'm not a fan of this, wouldn't this allow one to change it accidentally without even noticing it?
Sorry, I don't understand this. Could you please explain it?
I have changed this already to follow the new IPS "random images" as cover photos workflow for the upcoming release.