Auto Thread Subscriptions

Makten · 12-21-2010, 06:17 AM

I'm not sure I understand this, but it seems that I "subscribe" to every thread that I post in, which I really don't want. It means that my mail box is full of crap from the forum for a subscription that I never did.

How do I get rid of this? I want to be able to post in threads without being notified every time anyone else does.

Edit: So, now I've just "subscribed" to this thread, just by posting! :-((

Edit 2: Never mind, I just found it. But please, to have auto subscription as default is horrible!

Adam · 12-21-2010, 06:25 AM

Go to your user cp options- you can configure it there. You can also configure the option on-the-fly when posting a thread or a reply using the advanced editor.

SpecialK · 12-21-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Edit 2: Never mind, I just found it. But please, to have auto subscription as default is horrible!

If it was off, there would be complainers about that, too.

Makten · 12-21-2010, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

If it was off, there would be complainers about that, too.

I don't think so. I'm a participant at ~20 forums, and none of them (except for Pentaxforums) has this sort of subscription set as default.

By the way, I just got a notification from this thread, despite the fact that I cancelled the subscriptions. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: Don't get me wrong here. I love the forum, and I write this because I think it's an important issue.

**dadipentak** · 12-21-2010, 02:45 PM

I like it because it makes it easy to follow discussions I've chimed in on but I elected not to get email notifications--I just follow threads I've engaged in through the Control Panel.

Todd Adamson · 12-21-2010, 02:56 PM

Martin, you are such a complainer.

Personally, I agree that people would complain if it were the other way, too. I prefer it on by default, myself, and am actually annoyed when I have to turn it on.

Welcome, btw.

falconeye · 12-21-2010, 04:46 PM

I've autosubscription enabled and like it.

Afer posting, you can always click the cross at the top of the page.

But I didabled email notification and I even disabled the notification status in the upper right corner of the page (for subscriptions).

**bofh** · 06-05-2022, 02:28 AM

Sorry for unburying this old thread.

I searched for the "toggle auto subscription" feature in the user control panel, but could not find it.
Do I overlook something?

Thank you in advance,

E.

Adam · 06-05-2022, 02:31 AM

Subscriptions are managed directly via your paypal account. You'll also receive an e-mail notification one month prior to the renewal date.

**bofh** · 06-05-2022, 02:57 AM

Thank you for you quick answer, but I did mean the "thread subscription" feature of the forum as I understand subject of this thread here.

E.

Adam · 06-05-2022, 04:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bofh

Thank you for you quick answer, but I did mean the "thread subscription" feature of the forum as I understand subject of this thread here.

E.

Ah. That would be here (for future threads): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions
And here for existing threads: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/subscription.php

**bofh** · 06-05-2022, 05:46 AM

Thank you very much: I overlooked something indeed.

In the "Messaging & Notification" part there is the "Default Thread Subscription Mode" and in the drop down menu there is the "Do not subscribe" option.
Maybe I need new glasses.

Thanks again,

E.

12-21-2010, 06:17 AM	#1
Makten Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stockholm Posts: 224	Auto Thread Subscriptions I'm not sure I understand this, but it seems that I "subscribe" to every thread that I post in, which I really don't want. It means that my mail box is full of crap from the forum for a subscription that I never did. How do I get rid of this? I want to be able to post in threads without being notified every time anyone else does. Edit: So, now I've just "subscribed" to this thread, just by posting! :-(( Edit 2: Never mind, I just found it. But please, to have auto subscription as default is horrible!

12-21-2010, 06:25 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Go to your user cp options- you can configure it there. You can also configure the option on-the-fly when posting a thread or a reply using the advanced editor. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-05-2022, 02:31 AM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Subscriptions are managed directly via your paypal account. You'll also receive an e-mail notification one month prior to the renewal date. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-05-2022, 04:30 AM - 1 Like	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by bofh Thank you for you quick answer, but I did mean the "thread subscription" feature of the forum as I understand subject of this thread here. E. Ah. That would be here (for future threads): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions And here for existing threads: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/subscription.php Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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12-21-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: Edit 2: Never mind, I just found it. But please, to have auto subscription as default is horrible! If it was off, there would be complainers about that, too.

12-21-2010, 02:23 PM	#4
Makten Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stockholm Posts: 224 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK If it was off, there would be complainers about that, too. I don't think so. I'm a participant at ~20 forums, and none of them (except for Pentaxforums) has this sort of subscription set as default. By the way, I just got a notification from this thread, despite the fact that I cancelled the subscriptions. What am I doing wrong? Edit: Don't get me wrong here. I love the forum, and I write this because I think it's an important issue.

12-21-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	I like it because it makes it easy to follow discussions I've chimed in on but I elected not to get email notifications--I just follow threads I've engaged in through the Control Panel.

12-21-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
Todd Adamson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 722	Martin, you are such a complainer. Personally, I agree that people would complain if it were the other way, too. I prefer it on by default, myself, and am actually annoyed when I have to turn it on. Welcome, btw.

12-21-2010, 04:46 PM	#7
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	I've autosubscription enabled and like it. Afer posting, you can always click the cross at the top of the page. But I didabled email notification and I even disabled the notification status in the upper right corner of the page (for subscriptions).

06-05-2022, 02:28 AM	#8
bofh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nottuln, North Rhine-Westphalia Photos: Gallery Posts: 134	Sorry for unburying this old thread. I searched for the "toggle auto subscription" feature in the user control panel, but could not find it. Do I overlook something? Thank you in advance, E.

06-05-2022, 02:57 AM	#10
bofh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nottuln, North Rhine-Westphalia Photos: Gallery Posts: 134	Thank you for you quick answer, but I did mean the "thread subscription" feature of the forum as I understand subject of this thread here. E.

06-05-2022, 05:46 AM	#12
bofh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nottuln, North Rhine-Westphalia Photos: Gallery Posts: 134	Thank you very much: I overlooked something indeed. In the "Messaging & Notification" part there is the "Default Thread Subscription Mode" and in the drop down menu there is the "Do not subscribe" option. Maybe I need new glasses. Thanks again, E.