Invisibility Mode

[Wodjno]

Whats the point of having this MODE ?

And why would someone want to use it

Unless they are trying to hide and be totally secretive about what there upto

And thats not the way Forums should work IMHO

Members who use it must be a Whole Bit Dodgy

[Spirit]

I know a few who use it regularly......for whatever reason. I'm sure he won't mind me mentioning his name, but Mo (Zedy) is one of them......and it's because he used to get bombarded with questions about parts etc whenever he was online, so he uses invisibility. I guess others must have their reasons.

However, in the past I have suggested turning this facility off too.

/gets off fence as arse is hurting now

[Turbo_Steve]

Likewise, has been a common function of just about every board I've been on, and is especially useful for moderators or vendors when they're relaxing at home and not "on the job" as it were.

[miller]

okay, turn off the invisibilty mode to all general members, leave it on for paid up traders? use it as an incentive to open a trading account?

I too have recently learned of someone who has been using this and it utterly peeved me. WHY?


Mike

[Kieran]

Meh, some people just want to lurk. Gives some people a sense of security maybe?

It's hardly a big thing though... Admins can still see who's doing what, when and from whether people are 'Invisible' or not - So if someone was planning to cause trouble, they would fail.

We can see dead people too.

[chris g]

Surely the benefit for using it is that you can just look around without your presence being announced - I do not think of it as strange or improper

I assume that you cannot post invisibly so whats the harm...

[Wodjno]

I just's think it comes accross sneaky

Why would you want to be part of the forums yet hide the fact that you are on the forums ?

And yes you can post in invisbility mode..

And i don't get the bit what Pete said about Zedy getting bombarded with parts requests

That can only be good can't it ?? He's sellig parts and people are asking him for parts ?

Sounds like the perfect format to me

Be a bit weird if you was watching the TV and the Adverts came on and all the companys started runnng in invisibilty mode so you can't see there adverts ? Or company vans and building with Cloaking devices so they can't be seen

Anyway.. Just seems pointless to me

Just my Tuppence worth

[chris g]

So if you post 'invisibly' are you identified as 'visitor', 'invisible' or your correct log-in name...?

My assumption was that if you post whilst 'invisible' then you will be identified on the post so you are not posting anonymously which was my concern

If you post whilst invisible and log-in name is shown then no problem..

For me at least...

[The Vee]

Yes, if you post whilst invisible your post will show as normal withuser name etc. You just don't show in who's online etc.

[Roberto]

From my view point, I would not see a problem with it.

Didn't even know it existed till now, but could be handy.
Can't see any worries for others to use it.

It's not like there is a Secret Police Service out to get people.


But I do like the idea of being on, just to browse and not being visable.

[SGHOM]

I was going to use the invisible mode, but I cant see it happening.

[chris g]

I was going to use it but could not see the 'button' to click...

[psbarham]

what is invisible mode? its says i'm invisible under my username bit ever since i got reinstated, does that mean i'm like the forum version of bruce willis, or maybe casper (the grumpy ghost ) ? and who ever turned it on can you turn it off please?

Actually leave it for a bit, if I'm really invisible then there's a few people i want to scare, and a few lady's on here

[Kieran]

what is invisible mode? its says i'm invisible under my username bit ever since i got reinstated, does that mean i'm like the forum version of bruce willis, or maybe casper (the grumpy ghost ) ? and who ever turned it on can you turn it off please?

It's within your user control panel Paul - Options I think

[psbarham]

It's within your user control panel Paul - Options I think

is it? i'll go and have a rummage around, and when i'm done with that i'll have a look at the options

[White Lightning]

Yep, as Kieran say ... User Control Panel, then Edit Options and then there is a "Use Invisible Mode" checkbox.

[Turbo_Steve]

Wodj,

To use an analogy, imagine that, rather than having a company van with your work number on it, you have your own. personal home number on it. So you're sitting trying to watch TV and some jerk calls you up at 11pm to find out if you have any engine covers in stock (when it clearly states on your van that you don't).


Now translate that into coming online to actually read about cars, only to be bombarded with "How much are cambelts, headlights, carbon fibre dash bits" etc.

[zedy1]

Never knew i was invisible

[ANTHONY]

Never knew i was invisible

now look what you'v done....he'll be asked for parts now

[SGHOM]

now look what you'v done

Who the feck are you? squinto ?? wassat all about muppet