You can tag people using @user@instance.tld, but only when using the official web UI . Third party apps I tried doesn't seem to support it. For example, try tagging @remindme@mstdn.social to remind you in 2 hours.
This is worth making a suggestion for on github. the fediverse supports it, but its not implemented in lemmy, yet
But my personal “Mentions” inbox just shows nothing (I have been mentioned before by other users but only noticed it while browsing this instance and not via inbox).
Far as I understand, there isn't a way to do that. Federated usernames work essentially like an email address because of the decentralized nature of the service. If I type @sparky@lemmy.federate.cc it won't send you a notification, but it will link your profile.
At least I think that's how it works. Who wants to jump in and point out all the ways I'm wrong?
Not saying you are wrong, since it is currently imposible to do here, but I don't think the federated nature of usernames has anything yo do with if they receive a notification or bot since over at mastodon you can tag people properly and they are notified.
I have definitely received a mention notification on Jerboa when someone mentioned me like that.
If I type your full username, this happens:
@sparky@lemmy.federate.cc
You can tag people using @user@instance.tld, but only when using the official web UI . Third party apps I tried doesn't seem to support it. For example, try tagging @remindme@mstdn.social to remind you in 2 hours.
This is worth making a suggestion for on github. the fediverse supports it, but its not implemented in lemmy, yet
If you go to https://lemmy.world/inbox
It will show an option for your “Mentions” which you can do by using the “@user@instance.tld” format (ie, @malloc@lemmy.world)
But my personal “Mentions” inbox just shows nothing (I have been mentioned before by other users but only noticed it while browsing this instance and not via inbox).
The official site (https://join-lemmy.org) mentions the following:
References to mentions in official docs: https://join-lemmy.org/docs/contributors/05-federation.html?highlight=Mention#create-or-update-comment
Far as I understand, there isn't a way to do that. Federated usernames work essentially like an email address because of the decentralized nature of the service. If I type
@sparky@lemmy.federate.ccit won't send you a notification, but it will link your profile.At least I think that's how it works. Who wants to jump in and point out all the ways I'm wrong?
Not saying you are wrong, since it is currently imposible to do here, but I don't think the federated nature of usernames has anything yo do with if they receive a notification or bot since over at mastodon you can tag people properly and they are notified.
I have definitely received a mention notification on Jerboa when someone mentioned me like that.
@oatmilkmaid@sh.itjust.works
Did it do something?
Sadly not. I was under the impression you could, but maybe it’s only inside the same instance? Or not at all and I’m delusional.
Are you using a third party app? Third party apps I use don't seem to support tagging. Try it again using the official web UI.
Bummer.
Consider changing your display name lmao