Watching Threads

[Deleted member 20519]

When I reply to a thread, it automatically sets it so I get an alert if someone replies to it. I've noticed recently that even though I'm watching a thread, I don't receive any alerts for it. Does anyone know why?

 

[Shaun]

You only get the alert once; until you go back and read the thread to its end again.

This can make it appear as if you are not being alerted, when what's actually happened is you've (accidentally) overlooked the alert. Happens to me all the time when I'm rushing in / out.

The way to confirm this is by looking at ALL of your recent alerts and searching for a thread you're expecting to be alerted about:

http://www.cyclechat.net/account/alerts

Let me know if you find any of the "missing" threads amongst your list of alerts?

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Deleted member 20519]

You only get the alert once; until you go back and read the thread to its end again.

This can make it appear as if you are not being alerted, when what's actually happened is you've (accidentally) overlooked the alert. Happens to me all the time when I'm rushing in / out.

The way to confirm this is by looking at ALL of your recent alerts and searching for a thread you're expecting to be alerted about:

http://www.cyclechat.net/account/alerts

Let me know if you find any of the "missing" threads amongst your list of alerts?

Cheers,
Shaun

Ah yes, my 'missing alerts' are all in there. Case solved!

 

[Shaun]

Ah yes, my 'missing alerts' are all in there. Case solved!

Great stuff.

One thing I do to avoid this is hover over the alert list - then look for new alerts (little yellow asterisk) - then right-click and open them in a new tab.

That way I don't forget any of them and can work through each tab (thread) to catch up.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Great stuff.

One thing I do to avoid this is hover over the alert list - then look for new alerts (little yellow asterisk) - then right-click and open them in a new tab.

That way I don't forget any of them and can work through each tab (thread) to catch up.

Cheers,
Shaun

Ooh, I haven't noticed the little yellow star before. I'm learning new things every day

Thanks Shaun

 

[albion]

I get too many false alerts, so just ignore most of them.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Still having trouble Shaun

I'm watching this (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/highest-speed.126392/post-2367394) but I'm definitely not receiving any alerts for it.

 

[Shaun]

Just re-check your alerts list again - alerts aren't fired-off instantly, they are run on cycle so there is often a short delay between someone posting and you getting an alert.

If you definitely think there's a problem - PM me with your account login password and thread/s you think aren't working as expected and I'll take a look.

Cheers,
Shaun