Keeping this in mind, I've changed my board reading tactics. I pruned back my subscriptions to just the boards I want to read regularly through Read New. Previously, I used my subs as sort of a filter to pull up all the threads I'm even somewhat interested in and would check my Message Center and decide where to go. Now, I've got a tighter subs list and I'm embracing the randomosity of the ride. Where will Read New take me next?

Stop copying me. This is exactly what I did.

Should there be clearer or more prominant instructions on how to use the message center and/or subscribe to threads? I have seen several messages from people who don't even know what the message center does-- and that seems to mean that they don't know what subscribing to a thread does either.

Things like Bureacracy, though, and the other things on the right side aren't included in the Read New. Though I can see the advantage to not having to dig tnrough all the admin posts during tense times when you're just trying to follow Bitches.

Things like Bureacracy, though, and the other things on the right side aren't included in the Read New.

They are if you're subscribed to them.

Yeah, I use Read New and the side threads show up fine.

Oh!

Never mind, then.

(I still hate read new, and you can't make me use it. Neener.)

DX, about to attempt my first real archive.

I like how you can put [link] in your Links folder and have one-click or keystroke access to what's new.

Is it possible to have read new end on a static page that says "You have no more new messages in your subscribed forums"?

That way, a Buffista does not get dumped into the message center at the end, adding to the hits.

I hate "read new", but I'm trying for the board's sake.

Also, I tend to threadsuck on a slow Saturday or Sunday afternoon--then I save the board and catch up at my convenience. How much of a strain does the thread suck put on the server and should I stop?