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How do comment @replies work?
If I mention someone in my comment with @user and that user is not part of the discussion, will he/she receive the notification?
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No, of course not. How annoying would that be?– Cody Gray - on strikeCommented May 5, 2012 at 7:44
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No, they won't.
Only the people who edited the post and commented on it will be notified.
See How do comment @replies work? for details.
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@Dennis - Probably on account of up to 5 mortal closers. If one wants to notify a closer, it should be on that can do something about it and only diamond moderators can.– OdedCommented May 4, 2012 at 13:37
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So what's the acceptable way to draw someone's attention to a question I believe they are well qualified to answer? Commented May 4, 2012 at 13:47
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3@malenkiy_scot - Someone specific? You don't do it on the network.– OdedCommented May 4, 2012 at 13:48
No
Unless:
- They've edited the post in question
- They're a moderator and they closed the question.
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