Following a member

TexasTodd · Mar 8, 2019

So, why aren't we notified of new threads posted by someone we're following? Seems that would be the purpose of following.

Ron Reefman · Mar 8, 2019

Good question Todd. As a new member of the Reef Squad, it's a question I have as well.

Lets see if we can get some help. #Mods

Crabs McJones · Mar 8, 2019

That would likely be a question for @mdbannister and @revhtree

TexasTodd · Mar 8, 2019

I mean, what else is the purpose of following someone???

Daniel@R2R · Mar 8, 2019

TexasTodd said:
So, why aren't we notified of new threads posted by someone we're following? Seems that would be the purpose of following.

I'm not sure on this either. I've followed people before, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

I'm hoping the next forum software upgrade will either do away with it as an option or do something with it by way of notifications.

evolved · Mar 8, 2019

Unfortunately, it's kind of a broken feature right now. Besides displaying who you feel is in your R2R network, it really doesn't do anything.

TexasTodd · Mar 8, 2019

Thanks all. As an example, when you follow a specific manufacturer's (sponsor) forum area, we are notified any time they post a new thread.
I missed out on some corals for sale on someone (individual) I was following but didn't know they posted and they all sold super fast.

evolved · Mar 8, 2019

TexasTodd said:
Thanks all. As an example, when you follow a specific manufacturer's (sponsor) forum area, we are notified any time they post a new thread.
I missed out on some corals for sale on someone (individual) I was following but didn't know they posted and they all sold super fast.

I think we all agree that working in that manner would make sense, and sure would be nice.

Fourstars · Mar 8, 2019

Good feature if I want to troll or harass someone. ;Troll

evolved · Mar 8, 2019

Fourstars said:
Good feature if I want to troll or harass someone. ;Troll

Seems every upside has a downside, too. But there's always the option of putting users on your "ignore" list.

TexasTodd · Mar 15, 2019

bump for @revhtree

Seawitch · Mar 16, 2019

mdbannister said:
I'm not sure on this either. I've followed people before, but it doesn't seem to do anything. I'm hoping the next forum software upgrade will either do away with it as an option or do something with it by way of notifications.

Yeah, I've also noticed that this doesn't work.