Stop auto-subscription to threads: How to turn it off?

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Users are experiencing automatic subscriptions to threads they post in, which has raised concerns about whether this is a bug or an intentional feature. One user discovered how to disable the automatic subscription setting but is puzzled as to why it was enabled without their consent. The issue appears to have started recently, leading to confusion among members. Clear instructions on how to manage subscription settings are sought to prevent unwanted notifications. The discussion highlights a need for better user control over subscription preferences.
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It seems I'm being automatically subscribed to any threads I post in. This just started happening today, but I believe it's happened before. It also seems to happen when I start threads. Is this a bug, or is it something I can turn off? If I can turn it off, how? Thanks.
 
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Well I found out how to turn off automatic subscriptions, however I never turned it on in the first place, so why did this start happening today?
 

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