Implemented Autoresponders / Welcome PM function

[James]

I'd like some form of autoresponder feature for welcome threads or a welcome PC function that just starts a conversation with a user outlining all of the features of {forum} and some quick links.

 

[Brandon_R]

This is better well suited in a notice which links to a node page which you can make with the custom page feature.

 

[Cezz]

I don't know I think welcome PC's would be very welcome, though If I join a site and get a welcome PM I tend to ignore it.

 

[James]

Custom pages is an idea but I like to give my users a welcoming feeling by PM (or PC) just highlighting links to useful information etc.

 

[Paul B]

... just highlighting links to useful information etc.

That's exactly why I send a PM to new users.

 

[Cezz]

Custom pages is an idea but I like to give my users a welcoming feeling by PM (or PC) just highlighting links to useful information etc.

Agreed this is where they are useful, on my vB forum I actually go overboard in some cased... 1. I send them a welcome PM... 2. I leave a visitor message on their profile... 3. I open a thread in the Offtopic forum welcoming them... The mod I use though actually sends each of the public messages from a random admin account (pick of 4) and randomizes the messages both the title and the message it self is picked from 6 possible combinations... Looks as if it was manual that way, or atleast more manual.

As you can see I think that the PM welcome message system would be useful

 

[Paul B]

That sounds more like stalking to me

 

[Cezz]

That sounds more like stalking to me

PMSL it works though ... it seems to be well taken by most users and they actually reply to the automated messages

 

[ManagerJosh]

Is it an overly abused/used function? Or is it worth having?

 

[Vincent]

http://xenforo.com/community/threads/autoresponders-welcome-pm-function.1330/

Someone was 25 threads earlier

 

[Brandon_R]

I have hundreds of vBulletin forum welcome emails from vbulletin forums where i register in my inbox and never read any of them. Unless the devs can come up with a more useful way then i don't think it's worth having but it's not off the table.

 

[ManagerJosh]

http://xenforo.com/community/thread...me-pm-function.1330/

Someone was 25 threads earlier

Merge me!

 

[Peggy]

Merging

 

[Shelley]

Or it could be sent to the new members profile page?

 

[James]

Private Conversations are more subtle IMO. It allows them to receive their instructions/advice via something familiar (if they've visited forums before) and a conversation is automatically started with an Administrator if they have any queries.

 

[Vincent]

Private Conversations are more subtle IMO. It allows them to receive their instructions/advice via something familiar (if they've visited forums before) and a conversation is automatically started with an Administrator if they have any queries.

Yeah, PC's are way better than PM's

EDIT: I think I'm going for convo instead of PC

 

[James]

If you think about it, especially with new software like this, because it's all changed you're going to have a lot of confused users.

They receive their PC/PM/Convo and it's something like:

Welcome to {BBName}, {Username}!

We use some very awesome and very sophisticated Forum software created by the Greek Gods Kier & Mike. This Forum introduces some software you are familiar with, and some you're not so familiar with. Below will outline some of the functions of this Forum.

1. Like feature: This feature allows you to 'like' a post, similar to Facebook, rather than replying to show acknowledgement you can just like it.
2. Private Conversations: This feature is similar to private messaging. It allows for a constant communication between users and you may invite other participants to view/join into your conversation.
3. Quote & Multi-quote: To quote (or multi-quote) messages, please click the 'Reply' button in the relevant post.

etc...

Frankly I feel information like that should be received privately to prevent tarnishing their lovely wall.

 

[James]

Just wondering if this is going to be implemented!

 

[Grover]

I'd like some form of autoresponder feature for welcome threads or a welcome PC function

I love your idea. Just a short welcome PC would be sufficient for me (I mean, we can always add the contents I guess in the ACP). I believe it can give our new members a very welcome feeling when they see their first [red indicator] on their Inbox and then discover this 'personal' welcome message.

Only 1 thing... who will be the sender of this PC? I don't want it to be me (admin) because I do not want to be dragged into any Conversation based on this welcome message...

 

[Paul B]

Only 1 thing... who will be the sender of this PC? I don't want it to be me (admin) because I do not want to be dragged into any Conversation based on this welcome message...