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It is now possible to mention other people in forum messages, error report comments and submission comments. You start by typing the '@' symbol and the site will propose some usernames. Type the first letters of the username to narrow the list down. You can confirm with the TAB key of the ENTER key.
It will result in a mention: e.g.: Bastien
When mentioned:
- the user receives an email (unless disabled in the user preferences)
- a red dot will appear in the appropriate sections, just like reply requests. Unlike these, the red dot will disappear the moment you have viewed the message or comment.
Some additional details:
- No notification whatsoever happens with the mentioned user has no access to the message or comment (e.g. editors discussing potential new candidates)
- Any link to a user in a post is considered as a mention. The visualization is applied retroactively, but the notifications are not.
- When you are mentioned, the mention will be highlighted.
- The first time you view a message or comment with a mention, the message or comment will be highligthed.
This is a first version and we can do some finetuning if necessary. With these kinds of features, the best way to decide how it should work is by using a first version and experiencing it.
This feature was implemented because sebcat CarlDennis microtherion have logged and/or voted for this enhancement.