Steve, the software when importing everything over utilizes the vbulletin buddy lists to populate who you "follow". Anything since then, you will get an Alert update to inform you of someone that is "following" your posts. I couldn't find any direct correlation on how it did the "math" on the import, additionally, alot of accounts got merged when people had more than one account with the same email (that was automatic) and may be another reason why the list looks different to you.
Some Xenforo basics:
WATCH/UNWATCH THREAD: Selectable on each thread top right, toggle. Or when posting you can check the box to watch the thread. Allows you to be notified and conveniently pull up a list of threads you are watching (FORUMS >> WATCHED THREADS) selectable at the top of the navigation bar.
ALERTS: Provides a means of updating you when:
- Someone replies to a post you made (when they quote you)
- Someone posts in a thread you are WATCHING
FOLLOW: You can choose to follow someone, selectable by choosing the option on their profile page. In your NEWS FEED (click on your username, drop down box, select YOUR NEWS FEED), provides you list of profile updates, likes, status changes and posts by the individuals you follow.
FOLLOWERS: On your profile page, the people that have chosen to add you to their news feed.
How to view content on the website:
- What's New? (FORUM >> WHAT'S NEW) Show you a list of new posts/threads since you last visited.
- All Recent Messages (NEW THREADS PAGE >> Top right select ALL RECENT MESSAGES) Show you a total list of all recent posts/threads, even if you viewed on already.
- Your News Feed (click on your username, drop down box, select YOUR NEWS FEED), provides you list of profile updates, likes, status changes and posts by the individuals you follow.
- Alerts (click on your username, drop down box, select YOUR ALERTS... or ... the Alert tab at the top right will show a red # above when you have new alerts) provides you with info on people replying to posts you have made, updates to threads you are watching, etc.
- Recent Activity (MEMBERS >> RECENT ACTIVITY) Forum wide information on what has been updated recently (profiles, posts, likes, etc)
- Your Content (click on your username, drop down box, select YOUR CONTENT), provides you a list of all the posts and updates you have done on the website
- Watched Threads (click on your username, drop down box, select WATCHED THREADS), provides a list of all the threads you are watching.
A brief list, but hope that helps some of you understand the changes.
John