Does using the @ user mention function ping the user who you chose?

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

I’m interested, does the @ feature ping the person who you add after the @? If so what is the limit?

 

[Croconaw]

It does ping the user, and know there’s a limit, though I’m unsure of the exact number. If you go over, nobody receives the ping.

 

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

It does ping the user, and know there’s a limit, though I’m unsure of the exact number. If you go over, nobody receives the ping.

Ok! Also, Is that to prevent spam?

 

[S.J.]

The number of people you can @/ping is 5 (does not apply to staff). Anyone after the first five won't receive a notification.

 

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

The number of people you can @/ping is 5 (does not apply to staff). Anyone after the first five won't receive a notification.

Why does it not apply to staff? Why would they need to ping more than 5?

 

[Croconaw]

Ok! Also, Is that to prevent spam?

I don’t think it has anything to do with spam. I think it’s just the way the forum works and there’s nothing the staff can do, but don’t quote me on that.

 

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

I don’t think it has anything to do with spam. I think it’s just the way the forum works and there’s nothing the staff can do, but don’t quote me on that.

But people may do 10 pings for example for no reason, so maybe it’s to prevent people from overpinging.

 

[Croconaw]

Why does it not apply to staff? Why would they need to ping more than 5?

I believe they would ping more than five for giveaways. For example, the 12 Days of Collectibles thing they do around Christmas may have multiple winners!

 

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

I believe they would ping more than five for giveaways. For example, the 12 Days of Collectibles thing they do around Christmas may have multiple winners!

That makes sense. Thanks for telling me!

 

[ILoveAnimalCrossing123]

You can also use a special BBCode tag to add a link to their profile without mentioning them.

Example to link to my profile without pinging myself: ILoveAnimalCrossing123

instead of @ILoveAnimalCrossing123

 

[LambdaDelta]

Why does it not apply to staff? Why would they need to ping more than 5?

event and raffle winner announcements, mainly