I use the "VIEW NEW POSTS" (at the very top, left) link almost exclusively. It shows what's new since the last time I've visited the forums.
It kind of makes me feel like "email is coming to my inbox" without it actually having to do so.
I merely click it and see what's been happening.
Then, I right click (to open a new tab) on the GREEN ARROWS at the left of each thread (which takes me to where I'd left off reading the thread last time or else to the beginning of the thread if it is a new one I've not yet visited)-- but ONLY ON THE THREADS THAT INTEREST ME! If I'm not sure by the subject line I simply hover my mouse over the subject line and a little popup comes up with the first line or two of the thread.
It kind of makes me feel like "email is coming to my inbox" without it actually having to do so.
I merely click it and see what's been happening.
Then, I right click (to open a new tab) on the GREEN ARROWS at the left of each thread (which takes me to where I'd left off reading the thread last time or else to the beginning of the thread if it is a new one I've not yet visited)-- but ONLY ON THE THREADS THAT INTEREST ME! If I'm not sure by the subject line I simply hover my mouse over the subject line and a little popup comes up with the first line or two of the thread.
Angi... mom to DD9, DD21 (college), and a grown son
Moderating: Volume 1- Home Education, Literature, Hobbies & Fun, & Blogging
Moderating: Volume 1- Home Education, Literature, Hobbies & Fun, & Blogging