Heyo! So, I was thumbing through all the fun settings in the user interface, and don't get me wrong, there are a lot of cool things back there, but...
Isn't there a way to turn off peoples' ability to view your recent activity and posts?
Now, I know in some ways that's something that the site maintenance group uses to find things between users, such as grouped threads for RPs and such... but, I think for those users that like to keep their privacy and not have people just thumbing through all their stuff, it goes a long way.
Yes, search features can circumvent some of it, in theory... but it is one more step and feels a lot better than just having a creeper wall on your profile that anyone can see (iirc).
Other things I have thought about that is honestly a little annoying is how invasive the current site messages are. The block blurbs that can spam up a section of your screen when the staffies are on a roll can be quite irritating, and honestly, this is one of those features that some people do not care much for. I have considered alternatives that might possibly be less "in-your-face" (yes, I know, its the best way for everyone to know its there, but in an obnoxious way).
First off, there is always the site e-mails for very important updates... which I thought was always available? It also allows individuals to opt out if they so desired.
Otherwise, perhaps a notification in our hand-dandy alerts tab that is either a forum-wide PM, or simply an alert that directs the the coinciding PSA, Update, etc.?
Isn't there a way to turn off peoples' ability to view your recent activity and posts?
Now, I know in some ways that's something that the site maintenance group uses to find things between users, such as grouped threads for RPs and such... but, I think for those users that like to keep their privacy and not have people just thumbing through all their stuff, it goes a long way.
Yes, search features can circumvent some of it, in theory... but it is one more step and feels a lot better than just having a creeper wall on your profile that anyone can see (iirc).
Other things I have thought about that is honestly a little annoying is how invasive the current site messages are. The block blurbs that can spam up a section of your screen when the staffies are on a roll can be quite irritating, and honestly, this is one of those features that some people do not care much for. I have considered alternatives that might possibly be less "in-your-face" (yes, I know, its the best way for everyone to know its there, but in an obnoxious way).
First off, there is always the site e-mails for very important updates... which I thought was always available? It also allows individuals to opt out if they so desired.
Otherwise, perhaps a notification in our hand-dandy alerts tab that is either a forum-wide PM, or simply an alert that directs the the coinciding PSA, Update, etc.?