[Suggestion] News accounts should be subscribed to the threads they join automatically

[anon(8150199)]

I've been through this situation over and over: someone with a new account asks for help, and I replied but they're never notified through email that someone has replied to their thread. I want this setting to be set like this by default, since it's pretty useless when you ask something and someone replied, but you never even realize it.

 

[RumoredNow]

I've never been on a forum where this is the default. I think there is a reason email notifications need to be enabled manually. Otherwise it looks to new members as if they get SPAMmed by the board and that could be a turn off.

Enabling this might be going too far. How about if it asked on the first post, "Would you like to subscribe to this thread" and redirected to a tutorial if they click yes?

 

[iamtim]

Yeah... don't set that as default.

 

[Guytronic]

I think most asked questions getting answered are seen by the askers.
Especially if desperate.

The polite ones return with site registration for more info or to show appreciation.
Others get a solution or find answers elsewhere and disappear.

 

[anon(8150199)]

I've never been on a forum where this is the default. I think there is a reason email notifications need to be enabled manually. Otherwise it looks to new members as if they get SPAMmed by the board and that could be a turn off.

Enabling this might be going too far. How about if it asked on the first post, "Would you like to subscribe to this thread" and redirected to a tutorial if they click yes?

That's a good idea. Since most are newbies to forums, there should be a tutorial of some sorts.

 

[Laura Knotek]

That's a good idea. Since most are newbies to forums, there should be a tutorial of some sorts.

There is, but it's way at the bottom of the page (FAQ).

 

[anon(8150199)]

It should be mentioned after the account is created, IMHO.

 

[James Falconer]

We're looking at pulling the FAQ (and other important items) into a more prominent location to make sure members are aware. Thanks for bringing this forward, and for the concern. We hear you!