I was surprised to learn that the default categories watching first post setting only applies to current users and the setting doesn’t affect new users. I was just wondering if I am overlooking something obvious regarding how to apply this setting to new users before I go about developing a custom …

[image] I could be wrong, but when you change the setting and you get this modal; hitting “No, apply change going forward”, I understand from now, so new users.

I previously clicked, “yes,” and it didn’t apply to new users. Maybe it’s either/or (historical/going forward)? However, if all users are already watching the first post of the category and then I reset that setting (so default categories watching first post is empty again), then I re-add the cate…

The setting is for new users and gives the option to apply it to existing users. Let’s say you set General as a category. If you select “No”, only new users will watch the General category. If you select “'Yes”, existing users will have their preferences updated [1] , and new users will watch the G…

[image] Arkshine: If you select “'Yes”, existing users will have their preferences updated Just a small qualifier, it will update the preferences for anyone who hasn’t already specifically set one. It will change the default, but not override a user’s deliberate choice. :+1:

Oh, you’re right; thanks! It’s a significant detail here. :+1:

[image] Arkshine: There would be no point in bringing up the modal to ask you if you want to update existing users. Does that make sense to you? Yes, that makes sense. [image] Arkshine: If you select “'Yes”, existing users will have their preferences updated [1] , and new users will watc…

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