JasonLewis Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 When browsing these forums do you like to be hidden or don't you care? You notice a few hidden people, from the thing saying "+2 hidden". And if you do, why...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I used to browse hidden because as an administrator I used to get a lot of PMs and IMs when people spotted my red name on the online list. I found it annoying so I made myself hidden. Other reasons might be that people just don't want other people to know what they're doing. You notice a few hidden people, from the thing saying "+2 hidden". I don't. I just see names in italics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I browse some forums hidden, but I don't PHPFreaks because I don't care if people know what thread I'm on or if I'm online. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I stay hidden pretty much for the same reason as Dan: People see you online or in a forum or thread and suddenly you're bombarded with PMs asking for personal help, very often a c/p job of what was in their thread to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I would curse at those people. Or I would c/p them a speech of why the community aspect of a forum is so helpful, and how a PM entirely defeats that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Yeah I've been hit with a few PM's with people asking what is in their thread. I hid my email not long ago because a few people add you to MSN and things. Quite annoying. But still, I can tell when you're browsing the forums CV. Suddenly there is a post from someone who is offline. Hmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've gotten two "PLEASE HELP ME" PMs before. I ignored them both.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 But still, I can tell when you're browsing the forums CV. Suddenly there is a post from someone who is offline. Hmmmm... When some people quickly glance at the online list they think "oh a red (or blue/green/yellow) name. he's smart, i'll pm him". Sure, people can figure out that if someone posted two minutes ago then they're probably online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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