Why Did I Receive an Unwanted Alert from a Forum Thread?

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Users are confused about receiving alerts for a thread they do not follow or have any connection to. The alert mentioned a new thread started by a user, despite not being subscribed to that forum section. It is suggested that the alert may have been triggered by the thread's previous location before it was moved. The discussion highlights the need for clarification on how alert notifications work within the forum. Understanding these mechanisms can help users manage their notification preferences more effectively.
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What did the alert say? Something like "<username> started a thread called <thread_title>..."? Or something else?
 
Wrichik Basu said:
What did the alert say? Something like "<username> started a thread called <thread_title>..."? Or something else?
Yep
 
The post was moved by @fresh_42, it's possible that its previous location triggered the alert.
 
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