Should i add notifications to threads using @username? Options

[SirAndy]

I'm thinking about adding some custom code to the forum software to support @username style notifications.

That way, i would be much easier to get someone's attention in a thread/post.


What does the collective think of this idea?
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[SirAndy]

Alright, here is the first version, let me know what you think!

- You can use the "Notifications" link in the upper right corner to see a list of the last 20 notifications you've received.
If needed, we can bump up that number.

- If you have new notifications, there will be a number in a RED block in front of the menu link.

- Going to the notification page will automatically mark them off as 'read' and the red number will go away.

- You can use the @Username tag in new posts, new topics, replies and quotes.

- You can *not* tag yourself. Duh!

- Currently, you can *NOT* tag people with usernames that have special characters or spaces. I'm still working on that part.


Now, lessie if this works (IMG:style_emoticons/28/biggrin.gif)

@Guild Master @SirAndy @Tabbycat @Necro @Kessira @Tnliverpool @Seikon @Therasia @Tarrs @Lunachik @Potiara @Nezix @Tirani @Tobania @Soren @stevar @dolmen @Jessabella @hawklost @Lilith @Leighton Karidian @Cadel @Bherdani @S'afir @Teeg @Tremnas @Driosketch @Imryll @Shimarenda @Negative @Musashi_X @DKP @Moonfell @tabrizia

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