Specific Forum Functionality - Who has read a thread

qusys

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#1
Only a question for curiosity.
Is there any functionality in this forum to check who only read a thread ( also without replying)? Currently it is available only the number of visits without their identification nicks, isn't it?
Thanks to all:bigwave:
 
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Marc

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#2
Yes - That function is available. It only shows Registered Visitors who have read it, as one might guess. I haven't looked at the settings in a long time, but now that I do it is limited to cross-forum moderators, moderators, super moderators and admins.

It is a "mod" (not part of the vBulletin software) and I think at the time the limitation on who can see it was put in because it takes up a lot of server CPU resources since it loads (another database call) every time a thread page is loaded by a user who has permissions to see it. And since it's a "mod" it does not have any information on any threads or who read prior to when the mod was installed (and I don't remember what year I installed that "mod").

Personally, I can't remember why I installed the mod. I can't even remember the last time I really used it. If you think it would be of value to be turned on for all registered visitors let me know why and I'll discuss it with the moderators.

Word of warning: The "who read" is a CPU hog so even if I do turn it on if it significantly affects server CPU load I'll turn it off again.
 

qusys

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#3
Yes - That function is available. It only shows Registered Visitors who have read it, as one might guess. I haven't looked at the settings in a long time, but now that I do it is limited to cross-forum moderators, moderators, super moderators and admins.

It is a "mod" (not part of the vBulletin software) and I think at the time the limitation on who can see it was put in because it takes up a lot of server CPU resources since it loads (another database call) every time a thread page is loaded by a user who has permissions to see it. And since it's a "mod" it does not have any information on any threads or who read prior to when the mod was installed (and I don't remember what year I installed that "mod").

Personally, I can't remember why I installed the mod. I can't even remember the last time I really used it. If you think it would be of value to be turned on for all registered visitors let me know why and I'll discuss it with the moderators.

Word of warning: The "who read" is a CPU hog so even if I do turn it on if it significantly affects server CPU load I'll turn it off again.
Thanks for response , Marc.
I understand it is a feature that is allowed for moderators.
It was a curiosity of mine , so I have no reason to say it is useful for register visitors. I made a comparison with the visits counted to view the profile of a covers.
I also understand it is "expensive" from a server standpoint.
:bigwave:
 

Marc

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#4
The moderators and I are discussing it. In this short period of time only a few have posted their thoughts, but from what I can tell not many mods use it. The biggest potential drawback is:

"I think it could backfire for some of the members who expect "instant answers." They may see who has read their post and complain that people haven't responded."
 

qusys

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#5
The moderators and I are discussing it. In this short period of time only a few have posted their thoughts, but from what I can tell not many mods use it. The biggest potential drawback is:

"I think it could backfire for some of the members who expect "instant answers." They may see who has read their post and complain that people haven't responded."
Understood!
I did not consider the aspect you have highlighted.
I think that netiequette is key in each forum and people shall understand that it is important to be fair and gentle:bigwave:
 

Ninja

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#6
"I think it could backfire for some of the members who expect "instant answers." They may see who has read their post and complain that people haven't responded."
My thought parallels this FWIW.

I would hate to have a new or frequent user think that I didn't care enough to respond, when the real reason I didn't respond is that I didn't feel that I would give adequate or accurate information.

It is easy to presume that everyone who reads a thread is an authority on the subject and should respond, when the reality is that many of the people who read threads (myself included) look at the thread wondering what the "right" answer is so that they themselves can learn.

Glad to see that Marc and the moderators are concerned with how the site is percieved by visitors...well done, thanks!
 

Marc

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#7
OK - Here's my "diatribe"... (Ah hemmmm.......)

I have looked at this and done some thinking. This is a server hog, but since it's only affecting extra calls for moderators and admins it's not a big deal. There are other avenues to reduce server load which would be much more effective.

Personally, I hadn't thought about this "mod" in a *long* time. I just haven't used it. I probably thought it was a good idea when I installed it, and - Well, it can be handy at times. I could disable the mod, but since everything is working and all in all it's not a big deal, there's no reason to disable it. I have to admit this thread reminded me the mod was there and it does collect some interesting data. Since only moderators and admins can see it I don't see it as posing a threat, nor do I see it as "over reach" with respect to data collection. No one is analyzing the data. It's only being used on an occasional basis by different mods now and again.

So - For now I'm just leaving things as they are.

We do have the capability of of seeing who has looked at a discussion thread and there are times a moderator or an admin may want to take a look.

But... As someone said: "I don't see the value for the general membership though. I think it could backfire for some of the members who expect "instant answers." They may see who has read their post and complain that people haven't responded."

I await comments.

Marc.
 
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