XF 1.3 Follow Member - Why?

[DaveM]

I am not sure if I am missing something with the follow member option? So far I cannot see much advantage of doing this other than seeing a mini avatar showing in the members online now block.

So what am I missing here?

 

[Liam W]

I am not sure if I am missing something with the follow member option? So far I cannot see much advantage of doing this other than seeing a mini avatar showing in the members online now block.

So what am I missing here?

The activity of members you follow appears in your personal news feed.

Other than that, it has no effect (except on the members block).

 

[Lisa]

Some members lock down their profiles (being able to PM or post on their profile) so only people they're following can contact them for an extra level of privacy.

 

[DaveM]

Ok thanks I can now see the uses of it