Auto Watch Thread After Posting

[TW89]

I maybe being stupid here (more than likely!) and perhaps this is a standard feature but I've not found anything after looking.

Is there a way so that when you post in a thread, it automatically subscribes you to that thread and you receive alerts for any new post whether a post of yours is quoted or not?

Sorry if this has been brought up before, I did search but couldn't find anything.

Thank you.

 

[TW89]

So just to clarify I'm looking for a feature or addon that allows automatic watching of a thread after posting.

I believe this was a standard feature in the forum software which must not be named before we migrated to XenForo so I'm sure the feature is available somewhere. Thanks.

 

[Chris D]

The option is on this page:

http://xenforo.com/community/account/preferences

 

[TW89]

The option is on this page:

http://xenforo.com/community/account/preferences

Knew it would be right under my nose thank you very much for pointing that out, most appreciated. Is there a way I can update all existing accounts to have the 'automatically watch threads th....' box ticked? I'm assuming a sql query will be the only way for existing members while for newly registered members that can be changed in the admin.

 

[Chris D]

Yeah this query should do it:

UPDATE `xf_user_option` SET `default_watch_state` = 'watch_no_email'

That will set the default for all current users so that threads are automatically watched when they reply.

Alternatively:

UPDATE `xf_user_option` SET `default_watch_state` = 'watch_email'

That will set it so they watch the thread with emails.

UPDATE `xf_user_option` SET `default_watch_state` = ''

That will disable auto watch.

 

[TW89]

Brilliant, thank you very much for your help.

 

[topcat]

Is there a way to set this to selected by default

 

[Chris D]

Yeah it's in the User Registration options in the admin CP

 

[clubpromos]

Yeah this query should do it:

@Chris D do these queries still work in XF 1.4.8 ?

Sorry for bumping this thread but it was the only relevant to my question from what I've found.

Thanks

 

[Chris D]

Yes, should do.

Take a back up first.

 

[clubpromos]

Take a back up first.

I will
Thank you.