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kcomphlint
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - 12 September 2007 : 18:24:09
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We have a forum that is used by execs for posting company documents and commenting on them (intranet).
They would like to add an option to the reply form that only sends an email notification to the person that posted the message they are replying too and not everyone that is subscribed to the topic.
Sort of like a "whisper" or "private message" that still gets posted into the thread.
Is there anything like this in MOD form now?< |
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Etymon
Advanced Member
United States
2385 Posts |
Posted - 12 September 2007 : 21:54:31
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kcomphlint
Starting Member
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 13 September 2007 : 10:52:45
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I guess.
They have certain users subscribed to specific forums, so they get an email about every post, whether it is the first topic, or a reply to a topic.
We would like to make it so that the person replying has the option to notify only the person they are replying to or notify all subscribers when they make their post.
The reason being that most of the chatter is back and forth collaboration that everyone doesn't really need to get an email about.
Like I said, its more like a private message feature, but that message would get posted to the topic thread.< |
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PPSSWeb
Junior Member
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Posted - 13 September 2007 : 11:36:45
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You could add a checkbox to the post area below the message window that limits the email sent.
Then you have to decide how you determine who they are replying to. If the topic is not linear, you may have to provide some sort of method like a drop down menu for selecting the intended recipient.
So if the post is a reply you would display the checkbox. If it is selected, you would not execute the subscription function but would instead send an email to a selected recipient.
Not sure if that is what your looking for, but it shouldn't be too terrible to implement in that way.< |
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 13 September 2007 : 11:56:46
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Just thinking outside the box, but why not use one of the RSS MODs and just give the author the link to subscribe to just that topic's feed? The one I implemented with the Eastover Fire Department is set up like that so the Chief knows when people have replied - and we don't have to worry about busting the e-mail server.
The best advantage is that he's using a web-based reader as well as a desktop client so he can check it whenever. The desktop client (don't remember which one) even pops up a little "toast" alert whenever the feed is updated (somebody posted a reply).
This way you keep your code modifications to a minimum, don't overtax your mail server, and still get what you need.
Just thinking outside the box.  < |
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kcomphlint
Starting Member
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 13 September 2007 : 14:41:24
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PPSSWeb - i think you are on the right track. That is what I was thinking of doing, just didn't know if there was a MOD out there already that took care of this.
AnonJR - I don't think RSS is a viable option here.< |
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PPSSWeb
Junior Member
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Posted - 13 September 2007 : 15:17:24
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I haven't seen any Mods out there to do this, but I don't think it would be too hard to put together. Of course, I always say that and then projects end up being just the opposite. 
This should actually lessen the load on the mail server as compared to sending out a bunch of emails to subscribed users who aren't interested in the message. I think this may also keep people more interested in the forum if they are not constantly being sent emails that have nothing to to with them.
Just one other possibly too simplistic thought, couldn't you have subscriptions set to the topic level and just have the users subscribe to the topics that interest them?< |
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 13 September 2007 : 15:41:29
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Originally posted by kcomphlint
I don't think RSS is a viable option here.
Just a thought.
Sometimes it works better than e-mail, sometimes not. Mostly it just depends on who you're doing it for. I just wanted to make sure you were presented some alternatives.  < |
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