Thread Reading

[Skippy]

Is there a way to change which direction the threads are posted in? Every message board I have ever read posts the older posts at the top and the newest ones at the bottom. That way you can get feel for what the conversation was...

Jsut curious

[matt the fiddler]

we can, but it is a forum wide switch- we were trying it out this way for a little bit, but may go back to the old way- there are ups a nd downs to both ways- i wish it was a user customizable feature-

any one else have thoughs about which way you like it- pm me or post here

matt

[arob71]

I much prefer having the old messages at the top. I think it flows better.

[Skippy]

I agree, the problem is when you wish to view a thread, thats 5 messages long, and you have to start at the bootom and read up.. its very strange :)

[nitejule]

its easier when the thred staters message is at the top. its easier to read scrolling down. or at least thats what i think.

[Sarah9230]

I agree. When we have longer threads to read it is alot easier to start at the top and work our way down. Just a personal preference.

Sarah

[robbmiller]

As a moderator of several discussion forums in the past, it is my feeling that reverse threads (newest at top) are more difficult to read for most. If a user finds the treads difficult to follow, they will not post and your board activity stagnates.

My preference would be for older posts first.

[robbmiller]

Thank you!