What does it mean what a member has an astrix by their name?

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  1. 50calray

    50calray Grand Master

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    I've got a member showing up all of a sudden with an astrix (*) by his name in the bottom current logged on member box. I've check the member list and there doesn't seem to be a double of this person minus the astrix.

    Thanks,
     
    50calray, Jul 27, 2009
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  2. FullMetalBabe

    FullMetalBabe Zealot

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    If you are admin, it means that the person is appearing invisible. For admins and Super moderators[and if you have it enabled for moderators] you can see the people who are invisible on your board. Regular members do not see the users with the asterisks.

    xD From what I know of anyways, I might be wrong.
     
    FullMetalBabe, Jul 27, 2009
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  3. Boss

    Boss Resident Silly Man

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    Pretty much what FMB said.

    I used invisible mode on all sites that I don't work on or own.
     
    Boss, Jul 27, 2009
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  4. Soliloquy

    Soliloquy Regular Member

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    (This is your vB forum, right?) Yes, * indicates invisibility and + means they're on your friends list.
     
    Soliloquy, Jul 27, 2009
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  5. 50calray

    50calray Grand Master

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    Sorry, yes I'm using vB.

    Thanks people,

    I started a small promotion today and I noticed this astrix on this person's name about half way through the day.
     
    50calray, Jul 27, 2009
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  6. kneel

    kneel Regular Member

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    it means their playing hide and seek with you...hehehehe....
     
    kneel, Jul 28, 2009
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  7. Soliloquy

    Soliloquy Regular Member

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    On a forum like yours it would be neat to change the phrasing and refer to it as using camouflage. :)
     
    Soliloquy, Jul 28, 2009
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  8. gnatster

    gnatster Regular Member

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    I normally don't post like this but...

    That was really good!
     
    gnatster, Jul 28, 2009
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  9. zorba

    zorba Guest

    How do I set myself up as invisible on vBulletin 4 to everyone, including all staff?

    Thank you.
     
    zorba, Mar 30, 2010
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  10. Ryan Ashbrook

    Ryan Ashbrook Regular Member

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    You can't.

    If a usergroup has permission to see invisible users, than they will see you.
     
    Ryan Ashbrook, Mar 31, 2010
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  11. BananaQueen

    BananaQueen Grand Master

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    not telling anyone ;)
    i dont think you can, the admin will always be able to see everyone
     
    BananaQueen, Mar 31, 2010
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  12. kneel

    kneel Regular Member

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    ...and if the admin does change that setting, to where they cant see the invisable members...then their not a very smart admin...lol..
     
    kneel, Mar 31, 2010
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  13. Mopar1973Man

    Mopar1973Man Novice

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    Now there is a idea... :lol:
     
    Mopar1973Man, Apr 6, 2010
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