Real-Time Alert and Conversation Updates for Improved User Experience

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A new feature has been implemented that allows the browser to poll the server every 10 seconds for new alerts and conversations, enhancing user experience by eliminating the need for manual refreshes. When new alerts are detected, the tab favicon and page title will update to reflect the number of new notifications, similar to Facebook's functionality. This live update feature will be available to all users for a month, after which it will be restricted to gold members only. Users have expressed appreciation for this enhancement, highlighting its convenience for multitasking. Overall, the feature aims to improve real-time communication and user engagement.
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I've enabled a feature where every 10 seconds the browser polls the server to see if you have any new alerts/conversations without having to refresh. If the server does find a new alert/conversation it will auto update the tab favicon with the number of new alerts and or update the page title with (x) x being the number of new alerts. This is similar to Facebook. It's very useful if you have a PF tab open and are off doing other things.

Live Update will be enabled for all for a month to preview. After Dec 6th it will be for gold members only.
 
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Great feature!
 
Thanks Rocket! fyi, did you just get the Live Update? :)
 
Yeah. :)
 

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