RIP Watched Threads: I'll Get Along Somehow

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The discussion expresses sadness over the changes to the "Watched Threads" feature, now referred to as "Watched Tags." Users are concerned about the potential loss of alerts for posts in threads they are active in, although it is assumed that watched threads will remain functional. There is skepticism about the usefulness of the watched tags feature, with some users indicating that it was rarely utilized. Overall, the community is adjusting to the changes while expressing their feelings about the transition. The sentiment reflects a desire for clarity and continuity in thread notifications.
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Sniff :H:cry::H:cry: --- I'll get along somehow.
 
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The message says "Watched tags", not "Watched threads". I am assuming there will still be alerts for posts in threads you are active in.
 
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Watched threads will stay.

I doubt many users ever used the tags.
 
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"D#$@ed" bifocals --- thank you.
 

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