About our forum layout: Difference between revisions

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If we allowed some people to use flat view, replies would be misplaced no matter what. We all like the context a tree gives; it allows a topic to branch off into different aspects, and it becomes easier for an administrator to grab a thread-jack and make it a stand-alone topic - or for anyone to ignore it outright.  
If we allowed some people to use flat view, replies would be misplaced no matter what. We all like the context a tree gives; it allows a topic to branch off into different aspects, and it becomes easier for an administrator to grab a thread-jack and make it a stand-alone topic - or for anyone to ignore it outright.  


If you really must see all the responses in a given thread, you can click "Post a Response" to see all the posts at once in the "Topic review" box that pops up below. Be aware, however, that if this encourages you to post in the wrong place in the thread, your response may not be understood and may be deleted.
If you want to see all the responses in a given thread, look at the username in any post. Right next to the name is an icon that looks like lined writing paper. Click on that, and it will take you to "View all posts in this topic". Be aware, however, that you will still be required to post in the right place in the thread. If you don't, your response may not be understood and may be deleted.


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