What's a "push notification"?

[Lucky Chuck]

... and why would I want to enable one for TB?

Please remind your developers that some of us on TB aren't computer programmers.

 

[morrisonhendrix]

It's like a text, but it disappears. I wouldn't do it because I get enough texts and push notifications already. I'll just check back into the website if I want to see or get updates on threads.

 

[tb-player]

 

[Oddly]

If ya don't know, ya don't need 'em.

 

[eddiebo]

... and why would I want to enable one for TB?

Please remind your developers that some of us on TB aren't computer programmers.

Push notifications are pop-up messages sent to users devices by a web app which can be viewed from the device lock screen when the app isn't currently in use. They can be used in addition to or in place of email notifications if you use those. I find them annoying and invasive, especially if you are unable to specify the categories of items you are interested in viewing. It drives higher user engagement which is probably why its being promoted so heavily.

Here's some more info

What are Web Push Notifications and How do They Work?

What are web push notifications? How do they differ from mobile push notifications and other communication channels?

onesignal.com

 

[vinlander]

for those who don't want to miss on something...definitely not my case

 

[Pdaddy1978]

How exactly, if I wanted to, do you turn them off?

 

[road-cat1]

Yes, how do you disable a push notification selection?

 

[lowplaces]

How exactly, if I wanted to, do you turn them off?

@road-cat1

Go to settings (your account)

Select preferences

Scroll down to it

 

[pglaser01]

Yes, how do you disable a push notification selection?

Push them back….see how tough they really are

 

[mambo4]

When I worked in mobile phone games, push notifications were a critical strategy

push notifications are annoying popups
sent by a service or game you have signed up for
to your PC or phone
to get you to "engage" with said service or game

it makes the line go up on a chart on some bean counter's spreadsheet

 

[lermgalieu]

Welcome to the internet. Sigh.

 

[jdjk7]

... and why would I want to enable one for TB?

Please remind your developers that some of us on TB aren't computer programmers.

I feel like the question has generally been answered at this point. I suppose I understand why this wouldn't be of interest to TB's average user, but... I actually tried to rig up a system to be able to make this work on the old system, but it never worked. So, I'd be happy to know if it could work now.

I'm sure there's lots of dubious intent with regard to drawing user engagement, but... seriously, I just want to know when somebody responds to private messages. Especially if it might be time-sensitive-- responding to a classifieds offer, etc. I don't like to have to be constantly checking my computer in situations like that.

 

[srosenthal13]

A push notification is when you wave at the drummer to speed up because he's dragging.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

I just enabled them.
If I'm understanding correctly, a notification will be sent when I get a PM. Hopefully it's limited to that - at least that's the only option shown.
I can see where this would be helpful if you have listings in the classifieds.... or anyone else who is messaging you for that matter.