Patent ID: 9648115
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: H04L

Claim:
1. A method for maintaining profile information of a plurality of users of a communication system that electronically communicates user-submitted content, the method comprising the following operations performed by at least one processor: on behalf of a first user of the communication system, monitoring profile information of a second user of the communication system; determining that the second user has updated its profile associated with the communication system or received a comment related to its profile associated with the communication system; determining one or more monitoring options selected by the second user; and providing, to the first user, an indication that the second user has updated its profile associated with the communication system or received a comment related to its profile associated with the communication system, if allowed based on the one or more determined monitoring options, wherein providing the indication to the first user comprises providing the indication using a medium for delivery determined according to one or more rules based on the first user's present connection with the communication system, and wherein the medium for delivery includes an email message or a short message service message when the first user is not connected with the communication system.