What was the "Referalls" number refer to on each FT public profile?
Jun 29, 2004, 10:33 pm
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What was the "Referalls" number refer to on each FT public profile?
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Never noticed it before, but maybe it was there all allong. Anyone know what it pertains to?
Checked a few other profiles from well known FT'ers like Rudi and see that number seems zero on all accounts that I looked at.
Jun 30, 2004, 10:19 am
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Oz,
I have no idea what that is. It may be related to a feature that we don't use, but even that is just a guess on my part.
Dan may know, but we'll have to wait till he gets back from vacation to find out. I'll ask Tim if he knows what it is and if he does he can let us know.
I have no idea what that is. It may be related to a feature that we don't use, but even that is just a guess on my part.
Dan may know, but we'll have to wait till he gets back from vacation to find out. I'll ask Tim if he knows what it is and if he does he can let us know.
Jun 30, 2004, 12:20 pm
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I'm not sure what referalls are, but the "Referrals" just lists the number of new users who signed up and put your name in the "Referrer" field of the new user registration page, e.g.
For John, you can see the referrals on the Admin control panel, under Users / Referrals. But likely, FT has the User Referrer option turned off (vBulletin Options / User Registration Options).
FewMiles..
Referrer
If you were referred to this site by an existing member of TireFlock, enter their name here.
Referrer: _________
If you were referred to this site by an existing member of TireFlock, enter their name here.
Referrer: _________
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Jun 30, 2004, 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by John at Webflyer
I have no idea what that is. It may be related to a feature that we don't use, but even that is just a guess on my part.
Jul 7, 2004, 12:11 am
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Originally Posted by John at Webflyer
Oz,
I have no idea what that is. It may be related to a feature that we don't use, but even that is just a guess on my part.
Dan may know, but we'll have to wait till he gets back from vacation to find out. I'll ask Tim if he knows what it is and if he does he can let us know.
I have no idea what that is. It may be related to a feature that we don't use, but even that is just a guess on my part.
Dan may know, but we'll have to wait till he gets back from vacation to find out. I'll ask Tim if he knows what it is and if he does he can let us know.
Thanks John .. be interested to read if anyone knows.
Jul 7, 2004, 8:38 pm
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
Thanks John .. be interested to read if anyone knows.
Jul 8, 2004, 1:43 am
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My guess is it means you referred people & they mentioned your handle when signing up, as mentioned above.
You refer enough, you get a prize - 1) moderator of omni; 2) moderator of travel/security; 3) moderator of both 
You refer enough, you get a prize - 1) moderator of omni; 2) moderator of travel/security; 3) moderator of both
Jul 17, 2004, 7:12 pm
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Just what we need, another "count" for some of the numerically challenged to obsess over.
It's only a matter of time until someone "gloats" over the number of referrals they have.
It's only a matter of time until someone "gloats" over the number of referrals they have.
Apr 4, 2016, 10:47 am
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Whilst wary of resurrecting this thread from a very long slumber, my point is one about the topic raised here.
I currently have 1 referral showing - but no idea who it came from. Although the new member may refer to us being the introducer, is there any way that the referring member gets notified of a new member signing up? Or could find out?
I currently have 1 referral showing - but no idea who it came from. Although the new member may refer to us being the introducer, is there any way that the referring member gets notified of a new member signing up? Or could find out?