e like to be notified when there are new messages to threads I am interested in, so I try to catch up on comments. Repetition helps me remember. I try to keep up, but sometimes I am out of the loop. I do use recent topics, but I look at chit-chat also. I like pictures, too. I guess I go where my interest takes me. I don't always reply, but often do because I see how often people look but don't comment. I live alone, and this is my company!