Paging

Basq

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.

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.

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!)

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?

Ross

Moved to Development.

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

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.

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.

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Ruu_Old

Great idea, thumbs up from me.

eVeNtInE

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