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Can you work some magic so that mentioning a MNer's name lets her know she is being called to that thread?

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CoteDAzur · 31/01/2016 23:03

... like on Facebook?

When a MNer's full name is written in a thread in a specific way, an automatic message can go to their MN Inbox or directly to their email when a MNer's full name is written in a thread in a specific way.

It would be very useful if someone sees a Relationship issue that AnyFucker would give great advice for, or a breastfeeding thread in Chat where tiktok was needed, for example. I would like to call Remus's attention to a thread where someone is talking about a non-fiction book about mountain climbing.

What do you think?

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magimedi · 01/02/2016 09:31

It would have to be an opt in or out setting.

I'm no expert but would hate to be called all the time if I was.

Cote - I'd love to know about the mountain climbing book as well - I love reading about climbing.

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CoteDAzur · 01/02/2016 09:24

Yes, I am aware of the PM link but I don't think people PM each other for this sort of thing. There is lots of "I'm sure someone knowledgeable will come along shortly" on various threads, but no "I just PM'd pigletjohn. He'll be here soon."

There are quite a few threads asking if there are any GPs or dentists around, for example. It would be useful to be able to name/tag one in reply to one of those.

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FlippertyJibbit · 01/02/2016 07:38

I think Cote might mean more like a "tagging" function. I think it's a good idea, but like others say maybe people don't want to continuously be "tagged".

Maybe an opt-in/out option in our settings?

Sparklingbrook · 01/02/2016 07:27

Doesn't he hang about in certain topics?

NationMcKinley · 01/02/2016 07:25

And pigletjohn def need a klaxon for him

Sparklingbrook · 01/02/2016 07:23

It would depend whether the person mentioned would wish to be summoned I suppose. But a PM would do the job as capsium says.

capsium · 31/01/2016 23:10

Advance search for a thread the particular poster is on and message the poster?

...you can do this now, as things stand.