New: Notifications when your posts are quoted or you are @ mentioned (Updated)

[James]

I have added this.

Twitter-style @ 'Mentions': Typing @Username produces a 'Mention' that will notify the user to your post, and also link to their profile.

eg. Type James in a post. (Make sure you get the username right or the wrong person would get the alert).

Quote Notification: Members you quote will be notified.

Mentions and Quotes will appear in a new tab on your User Profile (click on your username).

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You should get notifications for @ mentions and quoted posts in the same place you get PM notifications.

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You'll get browser notifications (if you accept them from this site).

5924

You'll get an e-mail notification for @ mentions but not quoted posts - I turned that off. UPDATE: Disable Mention Emails' is now selected as a default option so If you want to receive emails when you are @ Mentioned go to (on desktop browser) User CP or Site Navigation (on mobile) - Settings under User Tagging and deselect 'Disable Mention Emails.


I'll try to add Android and iOS mobile notifications at a later date also.


UPDATE:

I've added extra options so you can turn all the alerts and notifications off should you want to.

On Desktop browser -

Go to User CP (top-left of screen) - Settings under User Tagging (at the bottom-left).

Then you can select 'Hide Mention Alerts' and 'Hide Quote Alerts' to turn of the PM-style notifications on the forum. You can also 'Disable Mention Emails' and 'Disable Desktop Notifications'.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5935&stc=1&d=1717203700

On Mobile browser -

Go to Site Navigation (with the 3 horizontal bars), then User CP, then scroll down to the bottom and press Setting under User Tagging.
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5936&stc=1&d=1717204432
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5937&stc=1&d=1717204461
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5938&stc=1&d=1717204492

And select the same options above.

[Mystic Mock]

That's cool, it's like YouTube.

[Mystic Mock]

I've tested the function out.

Hopefully it works, I'll definitely be geeking out on it for awhile.:laugh:

[James]

I've tested the function out.

Hopefully it works, I'll definitely be geeking out on it for awhile.:laugh:

I forgot to turn it on for all forums, before I made my post announcing it. :blush:

It should be working now.

[Mystic Mock]

I forgot to turn it on for all forums, before I made my post announcing it. :blush:

It should be working now.

That's fine.

At least we'll all be quoting each other to oblivion.:dance:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I just got one from Mock :amazed:


(No i dont want to watch anime naked with you and Oliver)

but great to get the new notification!

[Niamh.]

I've tested the function out.

Hopefully it works, I'll definitely be geeking out on it for awhile.:laugh:

I got a notification that you quoted a post of mine :hee:

[Mystic Mock]

Well that's great to hear LT and Niamh, I've been getting the quote function working for me so far as well.

And LT, you don't want my manly bod right next to yours and Oliver's whilst watching Buddy Daddies?

[James]

Can someone reply to this post so I can test something?

[Beso]

Can someone reply to this post so I can test something?

Maybe

[James]

Okay, desktop notification is working properly now.

[Kate!]

James. Love the new feature. It's really great. Thank you.

[Kate!]

Also, it works perfectly

[James]

James. Love the new feature. It's really great. Thank you.

You tagged another user there.

[Kate!]

You tagged another user there.

Oops my mistake. Anyway thanks again. James

[arista]

I have added this.

Twitter-style @ 'Mentions': Typing @Username produces a 'Mention' that will notify the user to your post, and also link to their profile.

eg. Type James in a post. (Make sure you get the username right or the wrong person would get the alert).

Quote Notification: Members you quote will be notified.

Mentions and Quotes will appear in a new tab on your User Profile (click on your username).

5922

You should get notifications for @ mentions and quoted posts in the same place you get PM notifications.

5923

You'll get browser notifications (if you accept them from this site).

5924

You'll get an e-mail notification for @ mentions but not quoted posts - I turned that off. If you want to stop e-mails from the site go to User CP - Edit Options - turn off Receive Email from Administrators.

I'll try to add Android and iOS mobile notifications at a later date also.


Yes How the Bloody Hell do I stop it James

[arista]

James going all American on us

[Kate!]

James going all American on us

Don't you like it Arista? I think its great 👍

[James]

Yes How the Bloody Hell do I stop it James

To stop the e-mails - User CP - Edit Options - turn off Receive Email from Administrators.

To stop the browser notifications - click the three dots on the browser alert and you can block them there.

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[arista]

Don't you like it Arista? I think its great 👍

I do not need it

[arista]

To stop the e-mails - User CP - Edit Options - turn off Receive Email from Administrators.

To stop the browser notifications - click the three dots on the browser alert and you can block them there.

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Thank You James

[Kate!]

Cherie Vanessa AnnieK hijaxers smudgie Ammi Niamh. rusticgal GoldHeart

Ladies....do you like the new feature. It works perfectly, I love it. Just trying it out on you all.

[James]

To stop the e-mails - User CP - Edit Options - turn off Receive Email from Administrators.

To stop the browser notifications - click the three dots on the browser alert and you can block them there.

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Thank You James

Actually this is the best way to stop the desktop notifications -

Click the icon to the left of the website address and click off the Notifications switch.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5927&stc=1&d=1717164746

Works with Chrome and Edge.

I wouldn't advise block all Chrome Notifications (with the three dots like I said before).

[Ammi]

…ahhhh, Discord have this feature and I’ve experienced it on other forums also - thanks for the update, James…

[arista]

Yes James it has Not Worked

[Crimson Dynamo]

Iv had 5 today to tell me Smudgie is now on OnlyFans

i only needed one tbh


(sub added)

[arista]

Does Not Work on Firefox

What a horrid Mess from James gone Americano

[James]

Yes James it has Not Worked

What do you mean?

You've stopped the alerts, or you haven't been able to.

[Crimson Dynamo]

works fine on Edge and Gmail/Outlook

[arista]

What do you mean?

You've stopped the alerts, or you haven't been able to.


On FireFox can not stop it

[arista]

works fine on Edge and Gmail/Outlook


Bollocks to Microsoft Edge

[James]

This is how to stop on Firefox (not a simple as Edge and Chrome).

Go to Options - Privacy & Security - Permissions - Notifications - Settings.

https://gravitec.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3_1.jpg

https://gravitec.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-1.jpg

https://gravitec.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5-1.jpg

Add https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/ in there and block.

Instructions from https://gravitec.net/blog/how-to-disable-firefox-notifications/

[Crimson Dynamo]

Bollocks to Microsoft Edge

:oh:

arista

[Kate!]

LeatherTrumpet

:cat:

[Cherie]

Cherie Vanessa AnnieK hijaxers smudgie Ammi Niamh. rusticgal GoldHeart

Ladies....do you like the new feature. It works perfectly, I love it. Just trying it out on you all.

yes its great, thanks James

[arista]

Typical

Firefox - you can not stop it

[arista]

I do not want or need this James

[Kate!]

I do not want or need this James

You'll grow used to it Arista. X

[arista]

It should be on the Site
James.

I should be able to Tick to Stop YOUR madness

[arista]

You'll grow used to it Arista. X


Bollocks

I know the posts
I post on


I did not ask for this

[arista]

This is Like some Microsoft Nightmare

[arista]

I have added this.

Twitter-style @ 'Mentions': Typing @Username produces a 'Mention' that will notify the user to your post, and also link to their profile.

eg. Type James in a post. (Make sure you get the username right or the wrong person would get the alert).

Quote Notification: Members you quote will be notified.

Mentions and Quotes will appear in a new tab on your User Profile (click on your username).

5922

You should get notifications for @ mentions and quoted posts in the same place you get PM notifications.

5923

You'll get browser notifications (if you accept them from this site).

5924

You'll get an e-mail notification for @ mentions but not quoted posts - I turned that off. If you want to stop e-mails from the site go to User CP - Edit Options - turn off Receive Email from Administrators.

I'll try to add Android and iOS mobile notifications at a later date also.

EVIL

[James]

arista

Okay I've mentioned you, so you should see one of the following in Firefox (when you click the icon).

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5929&stc=1&d=1717167622

or

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5930&stc=1&d=1717167644

You'll be able to block the notifications there.

[arista]

Firefox Still Gets New Post Quotes

So Sadly James Not Halted

[The Slim Reaper]

Yes How the Bloody Hell do I stop it James

arista not sure

[The Slim Reaper]

arista how is your day going?

[The Slim Reaper]

Why do I get notifications of my own posts? Don't get it on all of the posts, but some random ones.

[Kate!]

Why do I get notifications of my own posts? Don't get it on all of the posts, but some random ones.

Idk. I only get notifications of others posts.

[arista]

arista how is your day going?


OK

[The Slim Reaper]

Idk. I only get notifications of others posts.

SO do I mostly, but then I'll get a random post telling me I've been mentioned.

arista not sure

I got a notification for this one.

[Kate!]

SO do I mostly, but then I'll get a random post telling me I've been mentioned.



I got a notification for this one.

Oh, strange! Maybe it's teething troubles and it'll stop? Hope so.

[arista]

What a Pain in the Ass


I had to restart one of my PC's

Because of Americano James

[joeysteele]

Have to admit, I'm not mad on it but likely will get used to it.

[Redway]

From my day-long experience with it, it only works when you’ve been mentioned spontaneously. Not quoted directly.

[Kate!]

From my day-long experience with it, it only works when you’ve been mentioned spontaneously. Not quoted directly.

I'm quoting you, just to see if you get a notification for it?? It does it for me.

Hope you're having a good day Red.

[arista]

If any are Using Firefox

After you follow what James has stated
Restart your PC to Laptop

To Halt Notifications

[MTVN]

Top work James, got to drag arista into the twenty first century somehow

[arista]

It is Back Mew Mentions


James Why can I not stop it?

[Kate!]

It is Back Mew Mentions


James Why can I not stop it?

It's a cat a logue of disasters

[hijaxers]

Cherie Vanessa AnnieK hijaxers smudgie Ammi Niamh. rusticgal GoldHeart

Ladies....do you like the new feature. It works perfectly, I love it. Just trying it out on you all.

Hi Kate yes its a great new feature.

[The Slim Reaper]

Very paw pawformance. Seems like james has been left chasing his tail.

[arista]

Checked Firefox

Says Notifications are Blocked

But they are still arriving,
I do not need or want this, James

[Kate!]

Hi Kate yes its a great new feature.

I love it! ❤️

Hope you're having a good day

[arista]

Top work James, got to drag arista into the twenty first century somehow

Not at all


Firefox left out of it/


How Typical


Bad Work from James

[Redway]

I'm quoting you, just to see if you get a notification for it?? It does it for me.

Hope you're having a good day Red.

Hey, Kate.

This one came through but I was just a bit confused about how I got a slurry of post-quote mentions before that I wasn’t notified about. But I guess it doesn’t matter now. I’ve been notified about this one and that’ll probably be a trend now. Maybe it just took a minute to get going on the system across the board.

[James]

Checked Firefox

Says Notifications are Blocked

But they are still arriving,
I do not need or want this, James

Checked Firefox

Says Notifications are Blocked

But they are still arriving,
I do not need or want this, James

As far as I know if you follow the instructions above all you will see is this icon shaking for a moment.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5931&stc=1&d=1717173711

If you want though I can add a block on it show for you (and anyone else who asks).

[arista]

No, it has a line through it


Why are you Forcing this on me

I do not need it or want it/

[arista]

Why Not put it on this site
that you can Tick - to stop it.


That is Very Fair

[Crimson Dynamo]

The last time there was a bigger box ticking exercise than this was the last John Lewis advert casting!

[Kate!]

The last time there was a bigger box ticking exercise than this was the last John Lewis advert casting!

:joker::joker:

[Ammi]

Why Not put it on this site
that you can Tick - to stop it.


That is Very Fair

…how/where do I tick to stop it…?…

[arista]

…how/where do I tick to stop it…?…


James could ad it.

[The Slim Reaper]

…how/where do I tick to stop it…?…

Luckily no one will ever quote you or talk to you, so it's not something you need to worry about. Leave it to the grown ups.

[Ammi]

James could ad it.

…yes please, how does that work…I message him…?..

[Ammi]

Luckily no one will ever quote you or talk to you, so it's not something you need to worry about. Leave it to the grown ups.

…I’m getting too much echo and rebound from yours, though…calm that fan base down a bit, young man…

[The Slim Reaper]

arista Hi boo boo x

[arista]

James, I do not Need this Horrid addition of yours


I use Firefox
it can not stop it.

[arista]

[Mentions and Quotes will appear in a new tab on your User Profile ]

I do not need these

Cannot be stopped on Firefox


Typical Oversight..................................

[The Slim Reaper]

Is there anything I can do to help arista?

[arista]

Is there anything I can do to help arista?


Its James 's mess

[Kate!]

Arista, can you use a different browser?

[The Slim Reaper]

Its James 's mess

Ok arista I'm sure he's busy trying to sort it.

[The Slim Reaper]

arista - we're all here for you.

[arista]

Arista, can you use a different browser?


I am Using Google as well


Live CNN USA with Subtitles



Firefox is great.


I ain't changing
James has buggered up

[Ammi]

James could ad it.

…I messaged him to add it to my account… thank you for your help, Arista…:love:…

[MTVN]

Arista, can you use a different browser?

Got to tag him or he won't see this

[rusticgal]

arista - we're all here for you.


Stop winding him up…:fist:

[The Slim Reaper]

Stop winding him up…:fist:

Why would you think I would wind arista up. That's not very fair :smug:

[Zizu]

Soooo how do I STOP the endless emails please !!


There isn’t the usual UNSUBSCRIBE option as is the case in other unwanted emails


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[The Slim Reaper]

Zizu are you getting loads of emails?

[The Slim Reaper]

Zizu i think it's somewhere in your settings in user cp

[The Slim Reaper]

Have you found it Zizu?

[Zizu]

Have you found it Zizu?


Nope

I looked around the user CP without success


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[The Slim Reaper]

Nope

I looked around the user CP without success


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

user Cp

Edit options

Then you can choose who you accept emails from.

[Zizu]

User CP just takes me to this page
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240531/7d579d8a4595bc10e783cd0b1adfc935.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[The Slim Reaper]

change your scheme to light blue - white, then try it.

[AnnieK]

:laugh:
This thread is hilarious

[James]

User CP just takes me to this page
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240531/7d579d8a4595bc10e783cd0b1adfc935.png


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Scroll down to the bottom.

[Beso]

Scroll down to the bottom.

So glad you didnt say the side

[Zizu]

Scroll down to the bottom.


Thank you sooo much

Hopefully no more emails


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Beso]

James.

Thank you, this sorts out my unable to quote long posts on mobile issue, Now I can just tag them and refer to the post.

Spot in. One happy chappy now.

[Kate!]

:laugh:
This thread is hilarious

:joker: it is. Poor Arista and Zizu are not impressed. Idgi. I think.its great.

[The Slim Reaper]

arista - are you finding it easier to use, now?

[Kate!]

arista how many times have you sworn today? Fffffff.

[Mystic Mock]

@arista

Life in the fast lane.

[James]

Why Not put it on this site
that you can Tick - to stop it.


That is Very Fair

…how/where do I tick to stop it…?…

Okay, I've added extra options so you can turn all the alerts and notifications off should you want to.

On Desktop browser -

Go to User CP (top-left of screen) - Settings under User Tagging (at the bottom-left).

Then you can select 'Hide Mention Alerts' and 'Hide Quote Alerts' to turn of the PM-style notifications on the forum. You can also 'Disable Mention Emails' and 'Disable Desktop Notifications'.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5935&stc=1&d=1717203700

On Mobile browser -

Go to Site Navigation (with the 3 horizontal bars), then User CP, then scroll down to the bottom and press Settings under User Tagging.
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5936&stc=1&d=1717204432
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5937&stc=1&d=1717204461
https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5938&stc=1&d=1717204492

And select the same options above.

[arista]

Right James I have Ticked the 4
as NO

[arista]

Your attitude is all wrong James
I am disappointed that you just Chucked this on All of us.

Then you did this jolly post.


If this stops this
that will be great for me.

[arista]

:joker: it is. Poor Arista and Zizu are not impressed. Idgi. I think.its great.


Sure It can help you
locate the place you were last at.


Some of us posters
do not need a notification
it slows me down.


I have many Feeds going
Like Live USA TV with subtitles online
on a 30" 4K LG screen.

And Another Computer
with other USA Feeds - another screen

So a tick option on the User CP
is best.


Subtitles are the key
So your Live TV news can have sound
while you read the subtitles on the other feeds


Also our UK TVNews Feed
CNN HD now has subtitles

Bloomberg HD On UK TV News
now has also has Subtitles

[James]

Your attitude is all wrong James
I am disappointed that you just Chucked this on All of us.

Then you did this jolly post.


If this stops this
that will be great for me.

These new options weren't possible when I added this before.

[Cherie]

Your attitude is all wrong James
I am disappointed that you just Chucked this on All of us.

Then you did this jolly post.


If this stops this
that will be great for me.

:joker:

[MTVN]

We love jolly James

[Kate!]

We love jolly James

And marvellous MTVN

[arista]

These new options weren't possible when I added this before.


Thank You James
the 4 Simple ticks I did
that has stopped your Sludge numbers.


Sure good for Many
I do not need it, at all.

[Ammi]

…sludgy James…:laugh:…get down and funky, not get down and sludgy…

[Kate!]

I've pmd you Ammi

[James]

I might have to turn off the e-mail notifications, or at least make it so that people have to opt-in to that.

It is misusing it a bit to use the mentions to summon back members who don't visit anymore.

[Ammi]

I might have to turn off the e-mail notifications, or at least make it so that people have to opt-in to that.

It is misusing it a bit to use the mentions to summon back members who don't visit anymore.

…yeah, I do agree that it’s an unnecessary misuse and having to opt in/otherwise not getting any notification, seems like a good plan…

[arista]

…yeah, I do agree that it’s an unnecessary misuse and having to opt in/otherwise not getting any notification, seems like a good plan…


Yes No Sludge in this one

[Cherie]

I might have to turn off the e-mail notifications, or at least make it so that people have to opt-in to that.

It is misusing it a bit to use the mentions to summon back members who don't visit anymore.

Summon them James

[Crimson Dynamo]

James summonsKizzy

https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/062/639/005/original/jack-the-wizard-being-awesome-gif.gif?1683622828

[arista]

Come Back Kizzy

[Crimson Dynamo]

Come Back Kizzy

she is in a tent at Oxford Uni

[arista]

she is in a tent at Oxford Uni


Good on her,
and her daughter

[Ammi]

..yeah, I do hope that Kizzy is doing well in all of her life in all aspects…:love:…

[Redway]

Me and kizzy very rarely see eye-to-eye/agree on anything, but … ya. Hope you’re well.

[arista]

..yeah, I do hope that Kizzy is doing well in all of her life in all aspects…:love:…


Yes I hope she pops back
onto the General Election thread

[Ammi]

Yes I hope she pops back
onto the General Election thread

…if she doesn’t then we’ll think that it’s because she’s just too busy living her best life to log on…and that’s good enough as well…:lovedup:…

[Quantum Boy]

the truth

https://media1.tenor.com/images/73826d69eda146d0c29afac03ff0b2b1/tenor.gif
Your attitude is all wrong James
I am disappointed that you just Chucked this on All of us.

Then you did this jolly post.


If this stops this
that will be great for me.

:joker:

[Beso]

Imagine how annoying it would be if the place was teeming with conversations and users

[James]

I might have to turn off the e-mail notifications, or at least make it so that people have to opt-in to that.

It is misusing it a bit to use the mentions to summon back members who don't visit anymore.

I have made this change.

'Disable Mention Emails' is now selected as a default option.

If you want to continue receiving emails when you are @ Mentioned go to (on desktop browser) User CP (top-left of screen) - Settings under User Tagging (at the bottom-left) and click off 'Disable Mention Emails.

On Mobile go to Site Navigation (with the 3 horizontal bars), then User CP, then scroll down to the bottom and press Settings under User Tagging.

[James]

Maybe I should allow emails for quoted posts now. :think:

[James]

Maybe I should allow emails for quoted posts now. :think:

lol

[Mystic Mock]

Is everything okay, James?:laugh:

[Kate!]

Is everything okay, James?:laugh:

James is being mischievous

[Cherie]

James has gone power mad and is chuckling evilly in TiBB Towers James

[Kate!]

Cherie:joker: he's like Gru in Despicable Me.

[Mystic Mock]

James is being mischievous

His Dr. Eggman era.

Kate!

[Ammi]

…an all inclusive one click Everyone would be cool, just to be used for things like games etc…to make all of the posting members aware of any ongoing games they might like to be part of or to follow…

[Kate!]

…an all inclusive one click Everyone would be cool, just to be used for things like games etc…to make all of the posting members aware of any ongoing games they might to be part of or to follow…

What a brilliant idea.

[arista]

…an all inclusive one click Everyone would be cool, just to be used for things like games etc…to make all of the posting members aware of any ongoing games they might like to be part of or to follow…


I clicked Eve

She is a member who joined in 2011
but never posted.....................

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/member.php?u=66074

[arista]

James is being mischievous

On his Jolly Thread

[Maru]

…an all inclusive one click Everyone would be cool, just to be used for things like games etc…to make all of the posting members aware of any ongoing games they might like to be part of or to follow…

What if I identify as an "only me". There is such a thing as too much inclusivity. I'm very Daria, in that way.

(The idea is good, btw)