Enable "mentions" with the @UserName syntax

[LanceC]

Hi all,

It would make it so much simpler replying to people if the forums supported the @UserName mentioning syntax, such that if someone typed my user name as @LanceC in a post, I would be notified that I was mentioned.

That way instead of having to quote people to ensure they see my response, a simple "mention" would alert them.

I believe most forum software supports this feature either natively or via a plugin.

Kind regards,
Lance

[steven]

You're right this is a great idea. I'll need to see if there is a plugin for vbulletin, it's common on other software so I'm expecting one exists.

[LanceC]

That's great Steven.

This may point you in the right direction.

Advanced User Tagging
New Posting Features - [DBTech] Advanced User Tagging v3 (vB4) - vBulletin.org Forum (https://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=242733)

Kind regards,
Lance