The "invisible" mode

John Angulat · Jun 3, 2010

Hi all,
I’m somewhat curious as to why some members feel a need to use the “invisible mode”.
After all, we are an “open” forum. We register and participate with our real names.
We chat, comment and freely converse amongst ourselves.
So, why do some feel a need cloak their presence?
Just curious…

Doug Kerr · Jun 3, 2010

Hi, John,

John Angulat said:
Hi all,
I’m somewhat curious as to why some members feel a need to use the “invisible mode”.

I'm not sure I know what that it.

Of course, if it is invisible, I might not have seen it!

Best regards,

Doug

John Angulat · Jun 3, 2010

Hi Doug,

In the user control panel / edit options you have the option to select "Use Invisible Mode".
Invisible mode allows you to browse the forums without appearing in the 'Currently Active Users' lists.

Winston Mitchell · Jun 3, 2010

John Angulat said:
Hi all,
I’m somewhat curious as to why some members feel a need to use the “invisible mode”.

How do you know they do?

John Angulat · Jun 3, 2010

When the number of members "on line" and the quantity of names do not match.
You'll see, for instance 8 members on line but only 4 members listed.
Same for "Who's on line" in Quick Links.

It's usually much more obvious (and funnier, I guess) when an "invisible" member immediately replies to a thread or post...sort of defeats the purpose, eh?

Rachel Foster · Jun 3, 2010

Because I don't like being monitored.

Controlling parents, etc., turned me into a rebel with and without a cause. You see, it all started when...

Wait! How much are you charging for this? And will my insurance pay?

Charlotte Thompson · Jun 3, 2010

John

during the day the sun is too bright muwahaaaa
I Must stay invisible until the night falls-

and
sometimes
I forget to log back in-

dark cloak falls over my eyes
it is day time and I must seek the night*

Charlotte-

Doug Kerr · Jun 3, 2010

Hi, John,

John Angulat said:
In the user control panel / edit options you have the option to select "Use Invisible Mode".
Invisible mode allows you to browse the forums without appearing in the 'Currently Active Users' lists.

Thanks so much. Guess I wasn't paying enough attention!

Best regards,

Doug

Asher Kelman · Jun 3, 2010

Rachel Foster said:
Because I don't like being monitored.

Well Rachel, sorry to let you in on the reality, we know where you are at all times!

The PR companies can overlay on your neighborhood data vacuumed from 1000 sources and compile a profile of your preferences, purchases, travel choices and more.

So get used to it, you are not invisible. However, I can sell you a cloaking cream which makes you invisible even though you can still see your body in the mirror! So on a hot day, you can wander around, in stealth mode!

Asher

Rachel Foster · Jun 3, 2010

Yup, I know admins know all and see all.

So, cloaking cream..does that make me a Kling-on? I'm mean enough for that, but the foreheads ... ugh!

Charlotte Thompson · Jun 3, 2010

Asher

LOL

did you mean Charlotte- not Rachel?
see I was cloaked in my invisible darkness muwahaaaaaa-

Charlotte-

Asher Kelman · Jun 3, 2010

charlotte thompson said:
Asher

LOL

did you mean Charlotte- not Rachel?
see I was cloaked in my invisible darkness muwahaaaaaa-

Charlotte-

Charlotte,

You? You don't need cream when you can just cast a spell!

Rachel Foster · Jun 3, 2010

GASP!

Unexpected from Asher! And I'm laughing so hard my mascara is running!

Asher Kelman · Jun 3, 2010

Rachel Foster said:
GASP!

Unexpected from Asher! And I'm laughing so hard my mascara is running!

Rachel,

Me too and I broke a nail!

It's Charlotte agan, LOL!

Ruben Alfu · Jun 3, 2010

Normally I browse the forum "invisible", I have my browser set up to remember my login info when I'm going to post. Is just the way I set my preferences the first time and I don't feel any need to change it. Very often I'm logged in reading a post perhaps, have to leave and when I'm back, I'm disconnected. If I don't have nothing to post I won't log in because I don't even remember my password.

Charlotte Thompson · Jun 3, 2010

Spells
photo-William Blackford

John Angulat · Jun 3, 2010

Hi Ruben,
That's not what I was referring to.
You're simply browsing the forum and not logged in.
I was speaking of intentionally choosing the "invisible mode" within your user profile.

StuartRae · Jun 3, 2010

Peek-a-boo? Anyone there? Knock once for yes, twice for no.................

Rachel Foster · Jun 4, 2010

Knock knock. I'm not here. I'm doing emergency repairs on Asher's manicure.

Doug Kerr · Jun 4, 2010

Hi, Charlotte,

Interesting video.

Best regards,

Doug

Kathy Rappaport · Jun 4, 2010

Some of us are

Privledged.

It's just a forum feature of Vbulletin. Allows you to read and lurk with out identity. I can see it could have a use on some forums but really not OPF.

Rachel Foster · Jun 4, 2010

I guess I fail to see what the issue is.

John Angulat · Jun 4, 2010

Wasn't ever an "issue", just a question out of curiosity.

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