Anonymous Browsing - I can haz?

[King 5,626]

 

As many of you are aware, prior to the launch of the Poniverse log-in system MLP Forums allowed users to log into their accounts privately. This allowed users to browse the forum without appearing online, a somewhat popular feature. This feature was disabled when the log-in system was integrated into Poniverse. Does this mean, however, that users are unable to achieve anonymous browsing?

 

Pffft, no.

 

We have an additional way for users to achieve anonymous browsing. All you need to do is send a PM to an Administrator or Team Leader and they will move your account to an anonymous browsing status. After a quick re-log it should take immediate effect. Please note that if you wish to leave the anonymous browsing status you will need to PM an Admin or TL to have them move you back. Additionally, if you are a Subscriber or Donor there is a possibility of the Donor status change making you visible again. Should this happen, PM an Admin or TL and they will fix it.

 

[Sky Knight 1,172]

Sounds like a pain for the Admin or Team Leader.

Edited July 23, 2015 by Sky Knight

[Jeric 46,891]

 

 

Sounds like a pain for the Admin or Team Leader.

 

 

It takes me the same amount of time it takes me to type this out.

[Lightwing 12,980]

>Feature that existed since 2013

>Gets noticed on late 2015

 

Anyways, pin this or something. Many users don't know about this, and it would help to make it easier to find for future references.

[King 5,626]

Sounds like a pain for the Admin or Team Leader.

Actually it doesn't take long at all, about a minute or two of clicking buttons that are dangerously close to the 'delete members existence' button.

[Sky Knight 1,172]

 

 

It takes me the same amount of time it takes me to type this out.

 

Why do Admin or Team Leader need to do it manually now? Is it a secret option in the Profile settings?

[Guest]

Actually it doesn't take long at all, about a minute or two of clicking buttons that are dangerously close to the 'delete members existence' button.

That's comforting to know ._. 

[Sky Knight 1,172]

That's comforting to know ._. 

What if you're deleted, how do you get recovered because I don't feel safe using the anonymous thing.

[Jeric 46,891]

 

 

Why do Admin or Team Leader need to do it manually now? Is it a secret option in the Profile settings?

 

 

We have actually done this like this for a while ... we are just formally making the option public (visible). 

[Guest]

What if you're deleted, how do you get recovered because I don't feel safe using the anonymous thing.

If that happened I have somewhere else in mind where I'd go . 

[~SadisticFluttershy~ 779]

Actually it doesn't take long at all, about a minute or two of clicking buttons that are dangerously close to the 'delete members existence' button.

Yikes, that sure isn't a comforting thought.

[Jeric 46,891]

What if you're deleted, how do you get recovered because I don't feel safe using the anonymous thing.

 

King was joking. 

[Sky Knight 1,172]

King was joking. 

Really? *wipes brow* I thought I was cannon fodder, thanks for clearing that up Jeric.

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,208]

I forgot that this feature was even a thing in the past. Shows how much I used it before. 

[Lightwing 12,980]

I'm still voting about pinning this for a while. How many times was this asked before on the Site Questions forum? Many.

King was joking. 

wut are you saying? dawnie never jokes, specially when it comes to deleting accounts >: (

[Burning Dusk 46]

Dear, Staff and Admins:

 

Its amazing what you admins and staff are willing to do for this community. Props to you all. And i hope you have a great day all of you. And a happy holiday. Also i hope you guys enjoy the next episode of MLP. 

 

Sincerely

 

-Burning Dusk

[Guest]

King was joking.

 

Days later Jeric wakes on the wrong side of the bed and spills his coffee in the process... deletes everything

[King 5,626]

I'm still voting about pinning this for a while. How many times was this asked before on the Site Questions forum? Many

 

The announcement section doesn't get threads all that often. As such, threads tend to stay within visibility for very long periods. In addition to this announcement we have an FAQ open that explains this. Pinning probably isn't needed in this case, or at least not yet.

 

 

Days later Jeric wakes on the wrong side of the bed and spills his coffee in the process... deletes everything

 

Just saying, the button exists...

[Guest]

The announcement section doesn't get threads all that often. As such, threads tend to stay within visibility for very long periods. In addition to this announcement we have an FAQ open that explains this. Pinning probably isn't needed in this case, or at least not yet.

 

 

 

 

Just saying, the button exists...

I like how it's big red and shiny. Makes the satisfaction more sadistic

[mars 4,863]

Yay King! You finally made an announcement! I'm so proud! *wipes tear from eye and claps*

 

I'm glad that members finally know this is an option, though. Some members just prefer to be anonymous.

[Troblems 5,624]

My superpower for lurking is no longer a super power!  :okiedokielokie:

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

My superpower for lurking is no longer a super power!  :okiedokielokie:

 

Poor Troblems. No longer allowed to lurk in her lurking corner all by herself...

[Moonstep567HD 18]

Meh, it sounds dangerous

Meh, it sounds dangerous

uh oh... it sounds scary like...hackers?