I don't typically use mass alerts for announcements anymore because, by default, it sends notifications to every member, regardless of their user group. I will need to explore ways to improve mass notification sending and handling in the backend, as sending mass notifications can strain the system at any given time and make the forum feel sluggish for a while. While we can filter by user group, leaving the defaults on when sending notifications is recommended to reach a wider audience. I'm aware that forums like WG often send mass notifications for announcements, but I've also noticed in the past here that they are frequently ignored, much like most threads in the 'What's New' tab. This is mostly due to the fact that on a busy forum, notifications and threads are often overlooked. We do have the notice system if we want to direct users to threads like these, but its effectiveness can be hit or miss too. Nevertheless, you are correct, your suggestion is definitely the recommended...