vampire science welcome to the think tank

[WutheringHate]

this is purely for scientific purposes, using tags as a means to artificially boost activity across the forums (temporarily ofc, let's not go too crazy), while also bringing the most active together to brainstorm on potential solutions to permanently ending the vampire exodus.  i'll start with tagging the three most active users that i've noticed so far:

@Nivram @Red @Trappernicus 

also tagging @Anesiadora because me and her = vampire dream team

and also @Pete because whatever develops itt could potentially be a game changer and he's the man in the know

okay so

one thing i've definitely noticed is that users have to manually subscribe to forums, which may account for initial peak activity that quickly wanes.  so firstly, how about we all sub to the thread, see how it impact us.  you know, for science.  another suggestion i have is that users joining a thread, or starting one of their own automatically become subscribed to it, thus negating the subscribe button to begin with.

what say you vamp boffins?

Edited March 2 by WutheringHate

[WutheringHate]

incidentally, we've had two new sign ups within the last hour, and there is another right now on the online users page, showing as mid registration.  while you may wish to thank me for my tireless efforts to rebuild vampire utopia to its former glory, it's not necessary.  simply knowing we are working towards making vampire history is reward enough for me.  🙂

Edited March 2 by WutheringHate

[WutheringHate]

my side of the experiment was quite interesting:

 

[WutheringHate]

so am i correct in thinking that the default option is not to follow stuff?

@Pete if you were to maybe flick the switch we might see substantial growth in days

Edited March 2 by WutheringHate

[Anesiadora]

oh is that why i only get notifs for tags, reactions, and quotes?

jfc

[Pete]

4 hours ago, WutheringHate said:

so am i correct in thinking that the default option is not to follow stuff?

@Pete if you were to maybe flick the switch we might see substantial growth in days

Switch is flipped. I actually like this idea. Although could potentially tagged as spam via mail server but we will see

[Trappernicus]

@Nivram @Red @Trappernicus @Anesiadora @Pete

“To post, or not to post, that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous reactions,
Or to take arms against a sea of trolls
And by opposing end them.
To die—to go offline,
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand negative comments
That ego is heir to: 'tis all consuming
Devoutly to be wish'd

[WutheringHate]

3 hours ago, Pete said:

Switch is flipped. I actually like this idea. Although could potentially tagged as spam via mail server but we will see

I think when signing up to most forums, notifications are usually on by default and the onus is on the end user to change it.

Also, best admin ever.  ❤️

Edited March 3 by WutheringHate

[WutheringHate]

4 hours ago, Anesiadora said:

oh is that why i only get notifs for tags, reactions, and quotes?

jfc

dw i notice everything and im making pete aware of it

[WutheringHate]

I mean I don't want to go too far too soon but technically, @Pete has every right to send a one-off bulk notification like

we've made some new changes to site functionality, fixed a few bugs etc.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand just sit back and watch 'em scurry in

Edited March 3 by WutheringHate

[WutheringHate]

2 hours ago, Trappernicus said:

The slings and arrows of outrageous reactions

I too remember the ol' -3 and block.