Why Does My Attempts To Answer a Post Not Alert The Recipient?


OK, Not music or equip. related, but bothersome. Often I go to answer a post by typing the @ symbol, wherein, a list of people in the thread then show up. However, this is often incomplete and often does not show the intended recipient. I usually make sure the spelling is correct and whether the capital first letter is appropriate. Often it is a small letter which I then type in. I don't remember this problem many years ago as a frequent  poster. Anyone know? Thanks in advance..
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Usually when anyone's name is posted they get a message saying "you were mentioned in a discussion". That's just based on experience. The site isn't exactly a paragon of consistency, but the technology on the other hand is right up there with the very best of the 1990's.
The only way it works is if the recipient has checked the "Follow this Discussion" box. Took me a little bit to figure out.