smoker Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 The notifications system is really awkward. If I start a topic I should automatically be notified of responses - I shouldn't have to hit "watch this topic" because it adds extra steps you don't need. Obviously if someone starts a topic they want to be told of responses. Also, there should be an option where you are automatically watching any topic you respond to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiree Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 The notifications system is really awkward. If I start a topic I should automatically be notified of responses - I shouldn't have to hit "watch this topic" because it adds extra steps you don't need. Obviously if someone starts a topic they want to be told of responses. Also, there should be an option where you are automatically watching any topic you respond to. I agree. Is this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 It would make it much easier to have conversations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimo Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I am not quite following what the problem is. Under 'watch this topic' you have several notification options. You can also select the 'view new content' option when you visit this web site. What, specifically please, are you looking for that is not already available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 If I start a topic I shouldn't have to click "watch topic" and then go through those three screens. I started the topic, so obviously I want to watch it. It should be automatic. And the same thing when I reply to a topic - it should automatically notify me when there is a response. I shouldn't have to go through the "watch topic" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimo Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 If I start a topic I shouldn't have to click "watch topic" and then go through those three screens. I started the topic, so obviously I want to watch it. It should be automatic. And the same thing when I reply to a topic - it should automatically notify me when there is a response. I shouldn't have to go through the "watch topic" thing.I agree, but I do not assume that everyone would want to make it automatic. Perhaps the programmers can put in place an option for automatic notifications, including the ability to disable that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 As Candide said "This would be the best of all possible worlds!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyExpat Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 It is in your Settings area. If you go to where you name is highlighted, Click there and My Settings. Then there is a tab in that area called Forums. When you go to the Forum area of My Settings, you will have an option there to click and have Instant Notifications for every topic you reply to. Also, you can watch entire forums so that whenever anyone posts in that forum, you will have that ability as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss expat universe Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 The notifications system is really awkward. If I start a topic I should automatically be notified of responses - I shouldn't have to hit "watch this topic" because it adds extra steps you don't need. Obviously if someone starts a topic they want to be told of responses. Also, there should be an option where you are automatically watching any topic you respond to. i absolutely agree with you miss expat universe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss expat universe Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 It is in your Settings area. If you go to where you name is highlighted, Click there and My Settings. Then there is a tab in that area called Forums. When you go to the Forum area of My Settings, you will have an option there to click and have Instant Notifications for every topic you reply to. Also, you can watch entire forums so that whenever anyone posts in that forum, you will have that ability as well. Thx u for the explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 This explanation should be on the homepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 OMG, I am glad that it is not automatic with every post I make. When I sign on I click VIEW NEW CONTENT and I get to see any responses to my posts. I don't want all those e mails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 The emails make me feel special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 LOL, if e mails make you feel special, that's very sad. I know you must be joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yes, I was joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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