Topics not being muted using 'default categories muted'

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tried this, seems it does not work as the setting name implies

for a category added to “default categories muted”,
if there is a new post in a muted category, it still be listed in the latest list…
is this expected ? thanks…

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How did you respond to this prompt after setting a default muted category?

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If you don’t hit Yes then it will only change users created after making the change.

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hmm,

  • I added my test category to this list, clicked yes for this dialog.
  • then add a new post in the test category, it shows as the first one in the latest list

brw, this test category is a private one, it is only visible for several accounts used for testing functions…
tried with a regular open category, same behavior.
we are on hosted plan, latest(?)

thanks

4

Maybe you are watching or tracking the topic? The status of the topic does overwrite the status of the category.

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  • added a category to “default categories muted”
    basically, any posts in that category still shows in the latest list,

in user’s personal preference,

  • if add a public category to the muted list, all topics from that category will be removed from the latest list
  • if add a private category to the muted list, the topics still be listed in the latest.

thanks

6

Can you elaborate on this? Does that mean that the category’s security settings are set at least to “this group” → “can read”?

My experience is:

  • The category 3 is muted by default for everyone

  • The category 3 view is restricted to the group G

  • User A belongs to group G, and category 3 is muted

  • A new topic is created in category 3.

  • User A doesn’t see the new topic in /latest.

Which is expected.

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updated the reproducible steps above.