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[Azimov]

In addition to "Next 10 or 20>>" wouldn't it be logical to add a "Most Recent>>" or "Latest>>" link? Some threads are popular enough to require several pages and those who wish to revisit to read updates or add their comments to recent posts have to click through several pages every visit! Surely an option could be supplied to skip this laborious process! It's not as though it is a revolutionary idea, after all, many forums already include this option!

[Azimov]

OK, this isn't a forum per se, but you have to admit that it does have a lot in common with your average forum in that many members find themselves caught up in a dialogue with others who feel strongly about the subject in hand! Under those circumstances the threads can obviously become quite long and subsequent visits are inevitable! A clickable link to the most recent post would therefore seem appropriate wouldn't it?

[SteveD]

Yes. Although this is not a forum, that is no reason why it should not have some of the technical features of a forum.

[Azimov]

It seems that if an answer hasn't been posted within a couple of days of posting, the topic falls by the wayside and is unlikely to be replied to. That's a shame because I think my original comment was worthy of attention.

[Azimov]

Sorry Steve D, I should have said "if it hasn't been replied to by a representative of theanswerbank!" It does seem that if a topic sits long enough to be moved out of the "main" list (24 hours or so), then it's gone into limbo!

[Azimov]

Come on AB, a comment at the very least is warranted isn't it? Or do you only reply to popular threads? I realise that this post has been shunted into the "next 20" section and is therefore less important to you than those in the main list but surely you (or your representatives) read all posts and decide which deserve attention and which do not! Should I assume (from your silence) that my 5 day old comment fell on deaf ears or that it had no merit? Perhaps you lack the skills to incorporate such a feature into your site! Either way, I'd have appreciated a reply explaining the situation. Azimov

[AB Editor]

Azimov - every post is moderated. It is not feasible to reply to each one. I hope you appreciate that. Weare working on further improvements to the site and hope that these may improve the Answerbank experience for you and everyone else.

[Azimov]

I apologise if my posts came across as agressive or confrontational, I really am sorry if that's the case. I just thought that my post was voicing an opinion that was shared by many and when I saw that it had gone unreplied to for over 5 days (and had slipped into the "next 20" posts section) I figured that it was not likely to be answered at all! I was mistaken and I apologise. I also apologise if my post suggested that I regard your efforts as something less than admirable! I love this site and I'd hate for anyone to think that I have anything but the highest regard for those who spend their time moderating. I have stated elsewhere that I admire your efforts and but perhaps it is worth repeating here!