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How do comment @replies work?
If I mention someone in my comment with @user and that user is not part of the discussion, will he/she receive the notification?
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How do comment @replies work?
If I mention someone in my comment with @user and that user is not part of the discussion, will he/she receive the notification?
No, they won't.
Only the people who edited the post and commented on it will be notified.
See How do comment @replies work? for details.
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