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    How do you PE?

    Just curious how you do PE? If you have a pattern of reading and responding what is it?

    Mine goes like this -

    New Posts - Hit this first to see latest on anything I'm active in.
    Subscribed - Second step allows me to see posts in threads I am following but may have missed in New Posts

    The only other thing I do is Search. Sometimes I forget a thread name or I want to search for a topic to read or post.

    What's your method?
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    99% of the time I just hit "new posts" and scan for those that interest me, then hit "mark all as read" to clear things out so it's fresh the next time I check. Occasionally I search for a topic or keyword, but that is rare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sputnik View Post
    99% of the time I just hit "new posts" and scan for those that interest me, then hit "mark all as read" to clear things out so it's fresh the next time I check. Occasionally I search for a topic or keyword, but that is rare.

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    Oooh I haven't employed the "mark all as read" tactic yet, I just scroll and scroll ... Thanks!!
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    'New Posts' every time. I pay zero attention to which sub-forum is which, unless I'm creating a new thread.
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    Why Does It Hurt When I PE?

    Almost always on a laptop, New Posts.

    If I'm trying to PE on a tablet or phone I hit Desktop Mode and then I can sort of get an approximation of using a real computer, though I have to zoom in quite a bit because my eyes aren't what they once were.

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    Once I discovered New Posts it's all I use.

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    New Posts, Mark Forums Read after exploring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Just Eric View Post
    Just curious how you do PE? If you have a pattern of reading and responding what is it?

    Mine goes like this -

    New Posts - Hit this first to see latest on anything I'm active in.
    Subscribed - Second step allows me to see posts in threads I am following but may have missed in New Posts

    The only other thing I do is Search. Sometimes I forget a thread name or I want to search for a topic to read or post.

    What's your method?
    I’m the opposite - subscribed posts first then new posts.
    I get a lot of use out of the “go to 1st unread” little blue button on the left hand side of the thread name. That way if a thread from years ago suddenly reappears I can go to the new post instantly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Poisoned Youth View Post
    I moderate in the nude using a palm pilot.
    I'm not certain which of those two things is more disturbing.


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    Way off-topic > Off-topic > main board

    I also read every updated thread from the very beginning for context.
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    I pretty much always look at New Posts exclusively. Occasionally I branch out from there, though mostly that about does it for me unless I'm looking for something in particular.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Poisoned Youth View Post
    I moderate in the nude using a palm pilot.
    If you are interested in a Palm webOS touchpad - lemme know - I got a spare one NIB (for real); could totally transform your "game" (also for real).

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    I had a HP Touchpad running WebOS. I ended up putting Android on it, and it lasted maybe 3 or 4 years before dying on me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave (in MA) View Post
    Why Does It Hurt When I PE?

    Almost always on a laptop, New Posts.

    If I'm trying to PE on a tablet or phone I hit Desktop Mode and then I can sort of get an approximation of using a real computer, though I have to zoom in quite a bit because my eyes aren't what they once were.


    Quote Originally Posted by ronmac View Post
    Way off-topic > Off-topic > main board

    I also read every updated thread from the very beginning for context.
    If this is true you are my hero, or have tons of time on your hands, or both.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ronmac View Post
    Way off-topic > Off-topic > main board
    Flip the last two and that's me.
    Please don't ask questions, just use google.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    I get a lot of use out of the “go to 1st unread” little blue button on the left hand side of the thread name. That way if a thread from years ago suddenly reappears I can go to the new post instantly.
    Also this. Many times this.
    Please don't ask questions, just use google.

    Never let good music get in the way of making a profit.

    I'm only here to reglaze my bathtub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    I get a lot of use out of the “go to 1st unread” little blue button on the left hand side of the thread name. That way if a thread from years ago suddenly reappears I can go to the new post instantly.
    That's so small, I've never even noticed it. Nifty.

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    Subscribed first to see all the threads I've been contributing to, then new posts to see anything of interest. I hadn't thought of the "mark all as read" option, that sounds a good idea.
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    Mostly standing up.

    I go for Subscribed posts first, then New Posts to see what piques my interest. Never noticed that blue button before!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Plasmatopia View Post
    Mostly standing up.
    Me, too, but since I got older, mostly sitting down now.

    I look at the Community (birthdays) page first, but since the Geezer left, there hasn't been a post there in a long time. Then I do What's New, then the main board, then Way-Off Topic, and finally Off-Topic.
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    'Go to 1st unread' is essential IMO. Anyone who hasn't discovered that will find that your life improves in so many ways once you use it. Food tastes better, the air seems fresher.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Poisoned Youth View Post
    I moderate in the nude using a palm pilot.
    How about one of there? Still works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ronmac View Post
    Way off-topic > Off-topic > main board
    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    I get a lot of use out of the “go to 1st unread” little blue button on the left hand side of the thread name. That way if a thread from years ago suddenly reappears I can go to the new post instantly.
    These sum it up.

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    I only ever use “New Posts” and then I browse for those I’ve contributed to, and then scan the page for others that might appeal. I use “Go to first unread” all the time too. I only browse from my iPad for some reason my laptop never managed to remember my password, even though these are meant to share across all devices. That also stops me being distracted when I’m meant to be working!

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