I have selected several MW users to follow. It was my assumption if they published a new design, I would receive an alert. Unfortunately it appears this does not occur. What alerts/emails will I receive if I follow a user?
Try here:
Makerworld → Your Username → Account Settings → Notification
Ok now I’m more confused 
I just checked and have the option “The designer you followed has updated a model or post” enabled for both email and notice. Also have subscription section enabled. So don’t understand why I don’t receive notice of a followed user publishing a new model.