FAQ: Automatic Topic SubscriptionQ: What does “Automatic subscription for topic authors” mean?
A: On this forum, whenever you create a new topic in any forum, you are automatically subscribed to that topic. You’ll get a notification in your User Panel and an email whenever someone replies—even if you didn’t check “Notify me” when posting.
Q: Do I ever need to check “Notify me when a reply is posted”?
A: Not for topics you create—automatic subscription takes care of that. But if you reply to someone else’s topic and didn’t subscribe, checking “Notify me” will ensure you receive further replies.
Q: What about replies in topics I didn’t start?
A: If you reply to someone else’s topic and did not tick “Notify me,” you won’t receive notifications when others respond—unless you manually watch/subscribe to that topic.
Q: Can I unsubscribe from topics I’m automatically subscribed to?
A: Yes. Go to your User Control Panel → Watchlist / Subscriptions and remove subscription for any topic you no longer wish to follow.
Q: Is automatic subscription active in every forum here?
A: Yes — automatic subscription is enabled for all forums. Any time you start a new topic, you’ll be subscribed automatically.
Q: I didn’t check the “Notify me” box when replying to a topic I didn’t start—will I still get an email?
A: No — automatic subscription applies only to authors of new topics. If you reply to someone else’s topic and didn’t manually subscribe, you won’t receive email notifications for future replies unless you subscribe or tick “Notify me.”