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Hi All
This may seem a silly question to regular posters but I often see the expression used 'I have flagged this
post',used mainly when you want to bring something to the attention of Forum staff.
How exactly do you flag a post?
I have looked in the Option box to the right of the posts and am unable to see anything there.
I do see 'Report inappropriate content' and I understand that. However sometimes the OP needs help with
other problems and it is that particular issue I am asking about.
Thanks all.
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Hi guys,
The 'Red flag' is system is gone as you have correctly ascertained. I'll make sure the Ts & Cs are edited accordingly.
While you may see comments such as 'I have flagged this' I have said a few times to members that this is not always the best idea. If say, a member is having a very frustrating issue and has used bad language or insults, saying that the post has been flagged usually exacerbates these situations regardless of the good intention, causing more admin work for the moderators or myself. If you use the 'Inappropriate content button, we'll get round to it and assess which action needs to be taken, so posting that you have done so on these occasions does not make a difference to the outcome.
On the other hand, saying it when a member posts their number (i.e. something that is not inappropriate, but is instead a mishap) is a great idea, as it lets the member know that other members are looking out for them.
I hope that all makes sense
The 'Red flag' is system is gone as you have correctly ascertained. I'll make sure the Ts & Cs are edited accordingly.
While you may see comments such as 'I have flagged this' I have said a few times to members that this is not always the best idea. If say, a member is having a very frustrating issue and has used bad language or insults, saying that the post has been flagged usually exacerbates these situations regardless of the good intention, causing more admin work for the moderators or myself. If you use the 'Inappropriate content button, we'll get round to it and assess which action needs to be taken, so posting that you have done so on these occasions does not make a difference to the outcome.
On the other hand, saying it when a member posts their number (i.e. something that is not inappropriate, but is instead a mishap) is a great idea, as it lets the member know that other members are looking out for them.
I hope that all makes sense
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@Anonymous wrote:
Hi @Cleoriff
The 'inappropriate content' sends a message to all the moderators ,and Toby and Chiara.
Other ways are using the hashtag before a users name.
This can be used to flag a post to another individual user who may be able to assist the op further.
Morning BoB,
Thank you. Though as this is me you are explaining this to, could you elaborate further please? 
Do you mean on seeing someone who needs specific assistance, you would PM another individual with a
message, where you ask if they could assist (for instance) #joebloggs?
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I think bob mean use the @ mention function and not # a hashtag so an individual is alerted to a particular thread hope that makes it clearer @Cleoriff
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@adamtemp64 wrote:@I think bob mean use the @ mention function and not # a hashtag so an individual is alerted to a particular thread hope that makes it clearer @Cleoriff
@I did wonder about the @ mention function Adam...but you dont always see that in the post? Sometimes
you just see the sentence, 'I have flagged this post' with no mention ??.....
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On the old forum there was a red flag system in place and not report inappropriate content hence some use flagged see the t&c here still refere to the red flag system http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/other-products-and-services/o2-community @Toby? could do with an edit
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Thank you @adamtemp64 and @Anonymous
It seems my question about flagging was relevant then...as there is actually NOW no red flag system in place! 
No wonder I was confused!
I am so pleased for all your help. It stops me thinking I am going senile!
EDIT: I will wait to see if Toby has anything to add....
