Overview
This article provides guidance on how users can manage their notification preferences for discussions topics and categories within a community platform. It explains the options available for muting or watching activities and the implications of each setting.
Information
Notification Options for Topics
At the bottom of every topic, you will find a button with a circle icon and the label Normal. This is the default state for this feature and means that you will receive notifications when someone mentions you or replies to you. If you posted the thread or replied in the thread, this automatically changes to Watching at which point you will receive updates of all activities in the topic.
If you do not want to receive any updates and/or you don't want to see this thread in the list of latest updates on the Home page, you can choose the Muted option.
Notification Options for Categories
You will find a smaller button with simply a circle icon at the top of every Category page. This will be beside the "+ New Topic" button. Clicking on this will present you with the options seen below.
The options are very similar to the Topic notification options, and are as follows:
- Normal - You will only receive notifications for mentions or replies to your posts.
- Muted - You will never see topics from this Category on your Home page and you will never receive notifications for any new topics in the category.
Note: the "Watching" and "Watching First Post" features for Categories are currently nonfunctional. They will soon be removed from the Hub.
FAQ
What does the "Normal" notification setting mean?
The "Normal" setting means you will receive notifications when someone mentions you or replies to your posts in a topic or category.
What happens when I select "Muted" for a topic or category?
When you mute a topic or category, you will not receive any updates, and the topic or category will not appear in the list of latest updates on your Home page.
Why are the "Watching" and "Watching First Post" options for categories nonfunctional?
These options are part of a feature set that is currently not operational. They are expected to be removed from the platform in the near future.