Following??

[kittkatt]

I noticed this new thing on TCS called "followers" via an e-mail I received. The e-mail stated that I have twenty-something followers. What exactly is this following thing, and how do you go about accessing it? I tried to figure it out, but am not having any success.

I've noticed several changes since TCS switched over to the new format. I reckon I'm gonna have to learn how to use everything all over again - but I guess that's my own fault for being absent for so long.

 

[ritz]

I believe it means the Member who is "following" you will be notified when you post an answer/start a thread.

It means they like you, they really really like you[r] advice

The opposite would be to Block the Member for whatever reason, i.e., you find their post too depressing, too inflammatory.

 

[kittkatt]

I know about the "block" thing, but the following thing is new to me. I've been a member for about 7 years, but have been absent for quite some time.

How do you go about "following" someone?

Thanks, Ritz!

 

[jcat]

There's a tutorial under FAQ (accessed via a link at the bottom of each page):

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Following And Followers

 

[ritz]

At each Member's post/name, there is a down ward type pointer/arrow (like a radial); you click on it and see different options.

One I should use more is "all threads/thread started"; it will sometimes give the background of the situation like:  yes the cat is neutered.

 

[kittkatt]

Thanks, guys.

I checked into it a little further and think I have it figured out now.