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    How do you read the site?



    I got to wondering how people read the site and sites like this, after reading a post that was complaining it had been posted in the wrong section.

    For example I only go to the unread button and read threads that have been posted since my last visit. If there are hundreds of unread posts I select the titles and read the ones I think are intresting to me. When I finish I always hit the "mark all posts read" button so I know I am starting fresh every visit. If a thread then crops up that I have not read and I think it may be intresting I read it, somtimes replying but most often just moving on.

    Then I read a thread that complains about where the posts are.

    Do you look to the sections to find individual posts?
    Do you just browes aimlessly untill you find somthing that intrests you?

    Just wondering taz....
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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Quote Originally Posted by taz24 View Post
    I got to wondering how people read the site and sites like this after reading a post that was complaining it had been posted in the wrong section.

    For example I only go to the unread button and read threads that have been posted since my last visit. If there are hundreds of unread ones I select the titles and read the ones I think are intresting to me. When I finish I always hit the mark all posts read button so I know I am starting fresh every visit. If a thread then crops up that I have not read and I think it may be intresting I read it, somtimes replying but most often just moving on.

    Then I read a thread that complains about where the posts are.
    Do you look to the sections to find individual posts?
    Do you just browes aimlessly untill you find somthing that intrests you>

    Just wondering taz....
    i just browes aimlessly,looking at threads relevant to me if i have little time, or if online for a while i try reading and understanding were i can
    Paul


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    Re: How do you read the site?

    I generally watch the forums I volunteered for and then the others that may be of interest or something I can comment on quickly.

    I have my views set up to show the most recent posts are on top so I can read the latest comments and work backward from there.

    Once I've seen what is happening, I then mark the forums read and start over on the next visit.
    If all else fails, ask for help.


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    Re: How do you read the site?

    -"Half asleep, naked on the sofa, trying to muster the energy to either go to bed or find the motivation to get up and recommission the A/C system (anybody knows anyone that can do that for me??!!)"

    (You asked for that one, sorry)

    The answer you are looking for:
    -"pretty much like yourself"

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Quote Originally Posted by The Viking View Post
    -"Half asleep, naked on the sofa, trying to muster the energy to either go to bed or find the motivation to get up and recommission the A/C system (anybody knows anyone that can do that for me??!!)"

    (You asked for that one, sorry)

    The answer you are looking for:
    -"pretty much like yourself"
    Not a pretty thought at any time of day.
    Grizzly.
    PS How do I mark the posts as read as described by taz?

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Top left hand corner of any page click on [quick links] and from the drop down menu click on [mark forums read]

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    Re: How do you read the site?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Viking View Post
    -"Half asleep, naked on the sofa, trying to muster the energy to either go to bed or find the motivation to get up and recommission the A/C system (anybody knows anyone that can do that for me??!!)"

    (You asked for that one, sorry)

    The answer you are looking for:
    -"pretty much like yourself"

    wrong so wrong! at least i have the cat on my lap to save my blushes
    Paul


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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Viking.
    Your obviously not that asleep! (very quick response).
    And thanks for the "How to".
    Grizzzly (I'm catching up with you!)

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    just a heads up, the FAQ link has been upgraded and is now very comprehensive/

    <img src=http://www.refrigeration-engineer.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=1&dateline=1296159097 border=0 alt= />

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Quote Originally Posted by WebRam View Post
    just a heads up, the FAQ link has been upgraded and is now very comprehensive/

    Not really creeping, just stating a fact!

    You have done a really brilliant Job!!!
    Even if I do need Sat nav to find my way around.

    Di no-one ever tell you about giving "Fridgies" options?
    Cheers Grizzly

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    I usually only check the areas that interest me, and then just the threads in each one that take my eye.

    Supermarket Refrig
    Commercial
    Industrial
    Tech speculations
    Fundamentals
    Tech discussions
    Chit chat

    I don't usually look at much else
    ...and she said "give it to me you big fridgie"

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    Quote Originally Posted by taz24 View Post
    I got to wondering how people read the site and sites like this, after reading a post that was complaining it had been posted in the wrong section.

    For example I only go to the unread button and read threads that have been posted since my last visit. If there are hundreds of unread posts I select the titles and read the ones I think are intresting to me. When I finish I always hit the "mark all posts read" button so I know I am starting fresh every visit.
    Just wondering taz....
    I read it the same, check new posts, check any that I've posted in or interesting titles. The when I'm done, mark all posts read.

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    Re: How do you read the site?

    I read the site sneakily.

    I tell the missus i`m going to the bathroom,then have a quick look through.

    On the 14th trip she starts to suspect something,but i blame it on good old kidney problems and she usually leaves me alone.
    If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.


    Damo

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