The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just glanced at the legend at the bottom of the forum and saw 5 'hidden' users listed, that has to be a record. Sometimes mods go 'hidden', but we're usually visible so that regular users can see we're online. Who else 'hides'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Funny, this has puzzled me as I've never understood why someone might hide. Sometimes if I'm looking at the forum while at work I just view as a guest, rather than logging on, but I don't think I've ever 'hidden'. Go on, own up who's peeking then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I find it happens sometimes that the system ( not sure if it's mine or Omlets) chooses to lock me out and I become a guest - is that what you mean? I only find out when I try to reply and it won't let me - so I then have to hunt for my password! Don't know if that happens to others. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 No, you need to log on to view and notified posts. Hidden is when you choose the option in your profile so that regular users can't see you (well, until you post that is) or you can choose to go hidden on the log-in page. I've always wondered why people bother to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm out and I'm proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 *** Puts her hand up *** Well, it helps with the whole guilt thing... You see, if it doesn't actually say I am logged on, then I obviously can't be (depite the fact I am and reading posts etc) so therefore I can persuade myself that I am not spending so much time on here as I really am, whilst supposedly working.... Ok ok, it makes no sense even to me, but I feel less guilty, so therefore it works!! (Goes and hides in a corner...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 that makes total sense to me... like eating chocolate biscuits standing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 that makes total sense to me... like eating chocolate biscuits standing up Exactly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I can't be bothered to hide - and anyway, how would I know what my name was then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I am not clever enough to remember to check the box to make myself hidden.. Visible at all times me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I didn't even know there was such a box to tick! Now I do, I still wont hide though. Or will I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I didn't know you could hide either Seems a bit wierd to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I hide regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 No, I don't hide either . I don't see why you would? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I haven't been on the forum in ages, so not hidden, just not here! I am back now though, and don't care who sees me I can see it would have its uses for mods though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I hide because people outside the forum know I use it and I dont particularly want to be that visible all the time Its nothing to do with hiding from Omleteers so no getting a complex mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I hide. It's historical - I was once harrassed online on another forum and preferred to read my PMs in peace without being hassled. I now hide on all the forums I visit. Nothing personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I don't hide but sometimes when I visit the forum and then go out and leave it up on my computer for a few hours I wish I had! It makes me look as if I have nothing better to do . If I look at the forum on my blackberry I don't alway log on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Following on from that, I've often wondered if you're still shown as "browsing the forum" if you go away but leave the forum page open (which I often do). I thought I read somewhere that the list is based on recent activity so if you aren't active, does your name disappear on other people's pages? You can't tell yourself because you'd have to "refresh" to see the new list and then you'd be on it because you've been active . Follow me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 ... I am "hidden" - as there was a bit of "hassle" a few years ago on here and the perp took it upon themselves to PM myself and another former member The mods stepped in and had a couple of us "hidden" online - and so I have stayed. Like Lydia has said - its nothing personal, just historical. Have never bothered to change back - but rest assured - I am not part of MI5 or anything untoward, just a normal Omleteer with sadly only 2 hens again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Following on from that, I've often wondered if you're still shown as "browsing the forum" if you go away but leave the forum page open (which I often do). I thought I read somewhere that the list is based on recent activity so if you aren't active, does your name disappear on other people's pages? You can't tell yourself because you'd have to "refresh" to see the new list and then you'd be on it because you've been active . Follow me ? ANH, the legends are only accurate to within the last 5 minutes, so what you are viewing may be historical. hence seeing someone online on the main forum page, but not on other pages; they may have recently logged out. The forum automatically logs you out after a period of inactivity... I think it's 5 minutes. It's not advisable to leave the forum pages open if you're still logged on - we've had a few instances in the past of users' friends hopping on and causing mischief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Well I hide from OH and jump out on him, and DD, but not on here - er brain aches just logging on without trying to fiddle around with more technical thingies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 never even knew you could hide Yep I suppose that just shows how thick i am Going to hide in corner now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 There's plenty of room here, I'll just shift over a bit, Chicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yep, budge up Koojie, Im still hiding from Space Chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
