Database tracking viewed threads/posts disabled again.

[prinnysquad]

Got you. I've just noticed that happen, and threads last updated as far back as 29 march that I still haven't read are still showing as unread. Which I guess is quite handy. So I pick the 'new' one, yeah?

[Number45]

I'd also like to point out that this method helps with mobile browsing, because when I'm browsing on my mobile I might not want to read everything (the Photography thread for example I wouldn't open when I'm on a 3G connection) but I would like to read it when I'm in a better position to do so.

[egparadigm]

After some time with this I have come to the conclusion that I dislike it greatly. Although the old one was seemingly a little arbitrary in its behaviour, it suited my use of the forum.

If I have not checked a thread it is usually because I am not going to read it. Therefore I now have to enter a sub-forum to discover if it's a thread I want to read or just something I've already disregarded.

[charlesr]

I'm with you Pat. It's also a drain on the database and datastore.

I can see the advantages - if it marked a forum as read when you open it, but left the unread thread info intact until you read them etc., that would be great.

[charlesr]

I've turned this off again. Sorry to those that liked it, but unless you read every thread, you have to press buttons which isn't fun.

[charlesr]

And now everything is running a little quicker. Seems the best option peeps.

[Number45]

Boo. Oh well, back to missing loads of posts. :'(