Thread: Does it matter?

Originally Posted by Dina

I don't get the digest form but go to Main and read the different threads. I don't understand though...does that mean I see all the threads or just some of them?

The thing about reading from the Home Main page on the QB is that you have to wade through all the threads that you've already read, and already decided you weren't interested in.
And you might miss the one really relevant one (to you) that perhaps didn't get a lot of posts (so it will just drop off).
It could be on page 4 - so you'll probably never see it.

Viewing from the QB Forum home page just lists, by section, the threads with the most recent posts.
So if someone posts to a thread that's been dormant for 2 years, it is no at the top of the Main page.

Realistically, there are ~15 new posts on a given day in a forum.
So even if you don't see it right away, but view it hours later, your post will probably on the first or second page, because the majority is viewing through the home page OR reading via the digest.
Which means they don't even know the thread exists.

Originally Posted by Dina

I always read every answer on a thread before I comment, but now I understand why sometimes I get a question that I have already answered on threads I have started. I never thought of skipping to the end to add a comment. Duh. Now it makes sense.Dina

Do not even get me started on this ubiquitous practice

Originally Posted by MTS

You do realize that the digest is not the most recent threads created, but a random listing chosen by some automated program?
Who knows what the algorithm is that selects them?

So by the time you get the digest, yes, the threads might have been on the board for a day already (if not more).
Not to mention ALL the threads that aren't on the digest.
I've never understood its appeal.

If you access the board via this link, all the threads in each category are listed in most recent order started.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/sitemap/

When you click on a thread, the title on the list should change color, marking it as "read" so you'll always know which ones you've already accessed.
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That is the feature I miss most about the old software for the QB - it was effortless to to just see the "new". I know there are other ways to do it, but I liked that and have, so far, just relied on the digest to get my daily fix.

Originally Posted by sparkys_mom

That is the feature I miss most about the old software for the QB - it was effortless to to just see the "new". I know there are other ways to do it, but I liked that and have, so far, just relied on the digest to get my daily fix.

From the home page, there is a big blue button on the right that says Recent Posts.
click on that and all the new posts will come up that have been made since you were last on-site.

Another forum plus is how many threads will show. The site default is five, which is good for those still on dial up.
I have mine set to the max, 40 per page. I limit my time on-line to about 2 hours a day, so this gives me the oppportunity to quick scan the posts and choose quality over quantity.
That option is in Settings (top right of page)
Scroll down and click on General settings, chose amount. Remember to click SAVE

There is no need to get a load of stuff clogging up your email either, unless you like it.
Click on your username at top of page.
On the right you can choose All threads you've started. If there are new posts to the thread since your last visit they will have a green arrow on the left.

Originally Posted by MTS

Two different things:




Totally different from using the Archives (link included in my post upthread).

By viewing the new threads only and your subscribed threads, you never have to look at anything you've already decided to pass over.

Way more time efficient.


Directions on how to set this up - so it's only ONE click away with just the newly posted-to subscribed threads - were also provided upthread.

By the tone of your typing I get the impression you felt I was one of the post without reading the responses first people. Not so. I saw your post, it was a good one. My options just offered something different.

all the best~

I agree with Joyce about reading all responses to my threads, but sometimes just don't have the energy to go through pages of posts on everything. I also am influenced not to post if there are already many, many responses, especially if others have already said what I would have said.

Originally Posted by luana

What a good question. If you look at the number of replies and the number of views it is evident the many look and don't write anything. If you read all of the comments on multiple pages, you notice that some are not reading all the replies before they add to the post. When I have come to the board for advice, I have always received several very specific helpful suggestions, and I am grateful that someone took the time to help me solve a problem. When I post pictures of a finished project, I appreciate the replies that let me know that someone really looked at my work and commented on the style, detail, color, etc. or asks a question about the pattern or fabric. It is my experience that even if I ask a question on the 9th page of replies, I will get an answer from the person who posted. So I know it matters because they returned to the page to check on the replies.

I will never read all the comments before replying. I reply to as many posts as are interesting-----------------as I read them. Which is why I often have 4 or 5 or more replies end to end.