Can I "subscribe" to threads?

TurboChris · Post by **TurboChris** » Sep 06, 2011 5:42 PM

I've looked all over but can't see any solution....many forums have a subscribe feature so you can keep a tally on threads that are of interest to you....since I've been more actively searching a ton of topics here lately...I keep finding threads with great info or stuff that I'd like to keep available....but without any subscribe feature...the only way I can see would be to comment in the thread... which won't work as then I'd be bringing all kinds of old threads back to the top....

Am I missing something here or is it just unavailable?

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Sep 06, 2011 5:45 PM

Yes, when you read this post, look just under the Reply button on the left. Just below it in blue lettering is a "Watch This Topic For Replies" button.

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Sep 06, 2011 6:01 PM

subscribed!

Post by **Jeremy** » Sep 06, 2011 7:16 PM

Kyle in NO wrote:Yes, when you read this post, look just under the Reply button on the left. Just below it in blue lettering is a "Watch This Topic For Replies" button.

That's a little different since phpBB doesn't have a way to manage the threads you're watching. "Watch this thread" only sends you an e-mail when there's a new reply in that thread. I think he's looking for a way to keep threads he's interested in listed in one place, which is how the "subscribe" feature works in vBulletin based systems. Think of finding an interesting thread on, say, ICV troubleshooting in the archives. He doesn't want to have to search for that thread again.

The easy way to do it is to simply bookmark the threads you want to keep track of. The thread number won't change. Use descriptive titles for the bookmark names and you should be all set.

Jeremy

TurboChris · Post by **TurboChris** » Sep 06, 2011 7:35 PM

got it, thanks!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Sep 06, 2011 7:35 PM

I never thought about it like that.

Xenocide · Post by **Xenocide** » Sep 15, 2011 8:52 AM

Me neither.
It's also worth mentioning that in your profile you can set it up so that the "Notify me" box is checked by default. This way you get an email for every response to any thread you reply in or make. Which I think is nice.

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Sep 15, 2011 8:58 AM

Kohler's inbox would be full in 4 minutes.

Post by **Jeremy** » Sep 15, 2011 3:27 PM

Kyle in NO wrote:Kohler's inbox would be full in 4 minutes.

Yea, I never really understood people wanting that to be the default. The constant e-mails would just agitate me I think. The "View Your Threads/Posts" functions on the main page are sufficient for me, but that default option is available for the people that like making their inbox explode.

Xenocide · Post by **Xenocide** » Sep 15, 2011 3:38 PM

I don't post often enough for it to be an annoyance, plus I'm checking my email no matter where I am (school, work, etc.) so they rarely build up.

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Sep 15, 2011 9:51 PM

Xenocide wrote:I don't post often enough for it to be an annoyance, plus I'm checking my email no matter where I am (school, work, etc.) so they rarely build up.

Same for me.

I, too, bookmark tons of threads that interest me, keeps them easy to find.

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Can I "subscribe" to threads?

Can I "subscribe" to threads?