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nedsram-cdl

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Message 759 - Posted: 31 Oct 2005, 21:24:08 UTC

Normally you expect to see the most recent contribution last, and the original post at the top. So why are these forums exactly the opposite of that?

Just wondered :-)

Brian
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Message 760 - Posted: 31 Oct 2005, 21:26:02 UTC - in response to Message 759.  

Normally you expect to see the most recent contribution last, and the original post at the top. So why are these forums exactly the opposite of that?

Just wondered :-)

Brian


OK I just realised that it was set to "newest first". So I'll alter the question. Why is this the default?

Brian
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