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by tathraman Online Now Jul 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM

I've often marvelled at how quickly I get responses to questions. I guess that there's a way of alerting members who have an interest in the area I've questioned about. How does this work?

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  • Odinnthor's Profile Photo

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    by Odinnthor Online Now Jul 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Actually, I believe that an alert system is a part of the new renovations on the site (correct me if I am wrong, somebody...) Most I believe just plug into the destination box on the left side at the top of the forum, whatever region they can advise on. Personally, I run throught the entire forum on a relatively daily basis, as I have information all over the planet, so I find it the easiest way. Once they implement the alert system, I likely will not change my way of monitoring the forum.

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    by nicolaitan Online Now Jul 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    agree, many of us just scroll rapid fire down the left side, looking for a place they know about, then read the question to see if it can be answered from their knowledge ( or in some cases not mine their ability with google ).

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    by davidjo Online Now Jul 12, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I just check VT morning, noon and evening to see if i can help out, also i am interested in other peoples views and always check new tips for places i have been and planning to visit. I really enjoy this site.

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    by oriettaIT Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I also run through the whole forum quick to see if there is something I can answer or something I could be interested to know about a place I never been.

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    by cachaseiro Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    I run through the entire travel forum every day too just to see if there are any questions about places i have been to.

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    by planxty Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I'm with the others. A quick scroll in the main travel forums and I can tell at a glance if I may be able to contribute something. Obviously, I have not travelled as extensively as guys like Erik, Claus and David etc. but I will tell easily if I know about a place.

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    by planxty Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I'm with the others. A quick scroll in the main travel forums and I can tell at a glance if I may be able to contribute something. Obviously, I have not travelled as extensively as guys like Erik, Claus and David etc. but I will tell easily if I know about a place.

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    by goodfish Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Yep, a daily/hourly quick-scroller here too.

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    by Trekki Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Same for me, mostly twice a day (my mornings and evenings). But I only look at the Europe forum. My out-of-Europe trips are too long ago that I can answer questions.

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    by SONG Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    have to agree with everone's "scroll" through the travel forum questions. IF I know something about the question, I answer. Sometimes I just look at answers for places I've not been to , but want to visit. Fun and educational all at once. This VT bunch is GREAT!!!

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    by pieter_jan_v Online Now Jul 13, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Zero replies is soooooo tempting :) PJ

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    by DSwede Online Now Jul 14, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I scroll the world forum regularly too when I have some time to kill. I usually focus on more obscure places and off the beaten path spots. Therefore I do contribute to the forums, but not in the same quantity of posts as others. I feel countless others already reply sufficiently to popular destinations or more so that information is out there if people put in a little effort.

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