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  • 01-07-2009 10:55am
    #1
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭


    I see seamus has a 'Feature Suggestion' thread down further so just to throw something out there.

    I'm a member on another forum that uses a system of 'paging' and it's extremely useful.

    Basically you simply put the text 'paging <username>' (where <username> is obviously the user you wish to page) and the user recieves a PM linking to the thread.

    It's sort of similar to 'Reported Posts' for moderators but it's an equivalent that everyone can use. One place I see it being useful is somewhere like Feedback where a user has a problem with another user / moderator and a simple page to that "offending" user will call them to address the thread.

    Anyways.. just thought I'd pitch the idea here.


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  • #2
    6th
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    I like the idea. I know on a few occassions I've Pm'd people with an interest in a specific area to come to a forum (say, CT) to share their ideas/experience. I've also had ppl Pm me to highlight a thread thats taking the piss out of me!

    I suppose a Pm or Vm would do but it sounds like a cool feature.


  • #3
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    6th wrote: »
    I suppose a Pm or Vm would do but it sounds like a cool feature.
    Yeah, it does take the time out of constructing a PM though.

    Simply a:

    paging 6th to show his support!

    (that's exactly how it's shown in the other forum I frequent.. the username of the user is linked to their profile. Probably as an indicator it worked!)


  • #4
    Rabies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,258 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


    I've had people PM me to make sure I check out a thread. Often it isn't something to be reported, but it is something I need to check out.

    But I suppose, is it double jobbing? Why can't we still PM?


  • #5
    Ross
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭Ross


    Moved to Development.

    Pro tip: if it involves adding a feature, it goes in development.


  • #6
    ShoulderChip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,875 ✭✭✭ShoulderChip


    I would love this, would be great for when you see a thread you think someone would like,

    but not enought to warrant a pm or email, more a mention it next time you see them if it comes up kind of thing.


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  • #7
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ShoulderChip wrote: »
    but not enought to warrant a pm or email, more a mention it next time you see them if it comes up kind of thing.
    That plus the fact that a PM can sometimes be more hassle than it's worth.. interrupting your browsing of Boards to send a PM to a user linking to a thread.


  • #8
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


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  • #9
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Great idea, thumbs up from me.


  • #10
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


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