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Trailrider1951

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6. Quote: "If important news breaks, you can be notified even if you're not on DU."

Wed Jan 11, 2023, 02:21 PM

Jan 2023

I really don't need any stinkin' notifications. I always have DU open on the first tab and check frequently. If I'm not on DU, it means the power is out and my phone died.

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We are testing a new (optional) feature on DU [View all] EarlG Jan 2023 OP

How is "threads of interest" defined? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #1

To begin with EarlG Jan 2023 #7

Is important news breaking defined similarly? Ms. Toad Jan 2023 #10

No it won't be automated like that EarlG Jan 2023 #13

Thanks, MuseRider Jan 2023 #18

Thx, EarlG! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #2

I really like this for numerous reasons. I'm retired and do have the time to read all of the posts SheilaAnn Jan 2023 #3

Interesting. Thanks for the clear explanation. Let's see how it works! n/t TygrBright Jan 2023 #4

Thanks for the Heads Up Nictuku Jan 2023 #5

Quote: "If important news breaks, you can be notified even if you're not on DU." Trailrider1951 Jan 2023 #6

Indeed EarlG Jan 2023 #9

All hail Earl G! calguy Jan 2023 #8

Agreed. Three cheers to EG Firestorm49 Jan 2023 #54

Awesome, I truly need MORE distractions in my Life :) BadGimp Jan 2023 #11

I'm on enough that I won't be using but it's a great feature Hugh_Lebowski Jan 2023 #12

Love it malaise Jan 2023 #14

Neat idea. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #15

is this gonna pop up every time I login? nt msongs Jan 2023 #16

I think this is GREAT!! MontanaMama Jan 2023 #17

I'll definitely try it out. Thank you, EarlG judesedit Jan 2023 #19

Thank you! chillfactor Jan 2023 #20

Like it. Count me in when Apple devices are ready. Auggie Jan 2023 #21

And iOS and other hand held devises alfredo Jan 2023 #49

And iOS and other hand held devises alfredo Jan 2023 #50

I love this idea. tavernier Jan 2023 #22

What if we find a glitch? How do we report it? scipan Jan 2023 #23

You can post it in here or EarlG Jan 2023 #24

Okay thanks! Nt scipan Jan 2023 #25

FINALLY... My gaming posts will be spread to the masses Ohio Joe Jan 2023 #26

For those who opt in.... moose65 Jan 2023 #27

Same here Rebl2 Jan 2023 #33

Me too Raine Jan 2023 #39

EarlG what happens if you instinctively block it? malaise Jan 2023 #28

Lol EarlG Jan 2023 #29

Thanks n/t😀 malaise Jan 2023 #31

I turned off all browser notifications. Mosby Jan 2023 #30

Got notifications popup, but clicking lock does not give Cancel option. Can do it in Settings Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #32

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Jan 2023 #34

Thank you, EarlG Alice Kramden Jan 2023 #35

HA! I just dimissed out of reflex, then thought, hey that was DU! Skittles Jan 2023 #36

Thanks, EarlG. This looks cool. Just one question... rubbersole Jan 2023 #37

Oh boy, a new toy!! hwmnbn Jan 2023 #38

I like new ideas and progress. Bristlecone Jan 2023 #40

Thanks for all you do, EarlG. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #41

TY, Earl G. I'm currently fussing w trying to transfer stuff off my phone.While it doesn't have... electric_blue68 Jan 2023 #42

This feature is welcome. Aussie105 Jan 2023 #43

love this new development! Question: Will i need to be logged in on my phone in order to receive msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #44

You don't need to be logged into DU EarlG Jan 2023 #46

thanks EarlG. I'm just going with the phone for notifications. (Android) msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #47

The "DU Morning Digest" notifications likely won't contain thread titles EarlG Jan 2023 #52

Perfect! Thanks. I'm looking forward! msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #53

i love this! samnsara Jan 2023 #45

It worked this morning for me. Got a list of discussions. sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #48

Glad to hear it worked EarlG Jan 2023 #51