Receving periodic digests of non-followed shouldn't be the default. Are they?

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In the Support category, user rokejulianlockhart raises a concern regarding the default setting that automatically subscribes new users to periodic activity summary emails. They describe this as an annoying tactic used by forums to retain users, noting that they often forget to disable it upon registration. The user asks if this is indeed the default preference and if it can be reconsidered.

In response, ToddZ directs the discussion to two existing threads on the topic: one requesting the removal of auto-subscription for summary emails and another investigating why Discourse installations enable digest emails by default. rokejulianlockhart acknowledges the links, suggesting that the first thread could serve as a solution if the necessary plugin becomes available.

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One of the most significant annoyances I’ve heard from two members of my immediate family, when I’ve had the pleasure of listening to them triage their mail, is that when they register for a new Discourse forum, they are automatically registered to be sent activity summaries via e-mail.

The obvious cause of this is that the forums want to ensure that they don’t lose users to being forgotten by them. However, this is a sly tactic that irks even me, because I always forget to disable it when I register.

The reason I post at Meta is that this is so universally enabled, I presume it must be the default preference. Is it, and can this be reconsidered?

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There are a couple of other topics currently discussing this where you might consider weighing in:

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@ToddZ, thanks. I’d mark that as the solution, if the plugin were available.