Tim: Answer POW on threaded archives

Actually, that feature does exist on the current web site; it's just hard to find. There is a pale blue rectangle just above the posts. It is the "Sort by" box, although it doesn't say so. The default is sort by "Topic post date" but you can also choose "Reply post date". If you click that you will get the result you are looking for. Unfortunately, every time you go back to the bulletin board, the default sort kicks in again but hey, don't sweat the small stuff, right?

On the "new old" BB when it was opened the arrangement shifted from the 'old-old" BB which was only in the order of original postings, to being only in the order  of the last response posted.  The MRF changed it sothat we could have either or both sorts availble.  I found it advantages to have two tabs open, one with the original post sort and another tab with the latest reply sort.   It is a pain in the neck to try to jump back and forth as the new (and up and down the page to reply and return to  the overall posts listings). 

The sort by reply date is what I was looking for.  Just need a way to make it sticky now!

The sort by reply date is what I was looking for.  Just need a way to make it sticky now!

The sort by reply date is what I was looking for.  Just need a way to make it sticky now!

On the "new old" BB when it was opened the arrangement shifted from the 'old-old" BB which was only in the order of original postings, to being only in the order  of the last response posted.  The MRF changed it sothat we could have either or both sorts availble.  I found it advantages to have two tabs open, one with the original post sort and another tab with the latest reply sort.   It is a pain in the neck to try to jump back and forth as the new (and up and down the page to reply and return to  the overall posts listings). 

On the "new old" BB when it was opened the arrangement shifted from the 'old-old" BB which was only in the order of original postings, to being only in the order  of the last response posted.  The MRF changed it sothat we could have either or both sorts availble.  I found it advantages to have two tabs open, one with the original post sort and another tab with the latest reply sort.   It is a pain in the neck to try to jump back and forth as the new (and up and down the page to reply and return to  the overall posts listings). 

Actually, that feature does exist on the current web site; it's just hard to find. There is a pale blue rectangle just above the posts. It is the "Sort by" box, although it doesn't say so. The default is sort by "Topic post date" but you can also choose "Reply post date". If you click that you will get the result you are looking for. Unfortunately, every time you go back to the bulletin board, the default sort kicks in again but hey, don't sweat the small stuff, right?

Actually, that feature does exist on the current web site; it's just hard to find. There is a pale blue rectangle just above the posts. It is the "Sort by" box, although it doesn't say so. The default is sort by "Topic post date" but you can also choose "Reply post date". If you click that you will get the result you are looking for. Unfortunately, every time you go back to the bulletin board, the default sort kicks in again but hey, don't sweat the small stuff, right?

We are not paying for this service, and may not have ever contributed any money to the foundation.  So, I feel that this is looking a gift horse in the mouth, and maybe we should be a bit more understanding about glitches in the system.  If they already know about these things, then presumably they will do something about it when they can.

I agree this is a wonderful service, and we are all appreciative.  However, this question has been asked multiple times, and no one from MRF has acknowledged the request.  I don't think that is asking too much.

I so miss the old posts, even reviewing on occasion the history of my own posts, since I have been posting for several years now!  I emailed MRF weeks ago, but haven't gotten an answer on whether this feature will ever return.  I totally appreciate this Board, it kept me sane a few times in our almost four year fight, and I love the support, encouragement, and knowledge that we all share in this battle with melanoma.  However, I feel like our child was changed in a way that isn't positive, and is clearly less productive, so I still hope the old features are being worked on and will return someday.  I too would at least like an answer, on whether it's doable, looking at older posts by many warriors is not only a way to learn from their experiences, it's a way to honor their fight!   Valerie (Phil's wife)

I so miss the old posts, even reviewing on occasion the history of my own posts, since I have been posting for several years now!  I emailed MRF weeks ago, but haven't gotten an answer on whether this feature will ever return.  I totally appreciate this Board, it kept me sane a few times in our almost four year fight, and I love the support, encouragement, and knowledge that we all share in this battle with melanoma.  However, I feel like our child was changed in a way that isn't positive, and is clearly less productive, so I still hope the old features are being worked on and will return someday.  I too would at least like an answer, on whether it's doable, looking at older posts by many warriors is not only a way to learn from their experiences, it's a way to honor their fight!   Valerie (Phil's wife)

I so miss the old posts, even reviewing on occasion the history of my own posts, since I have been posting for several years now!  I emailed MRF weeks ago, but haven't gotten an answer on whether this feature will ever return.  I totally appreciate this Board, it kept me sane a few times in our almost four year fight, and I love the support, encouragement, and knowledge that we all share in this battle with melanoma.  However, I feel like our child was changed in a way that isn't positive, and is clearly less productive, so I still hope the old features are being worked on and will return someday.  I too would at least like an answer, on whether it's doable, looking at older posts by many warriors is not only a way to learn from their experiences, it's a way to honor their fight!   Valerie (Phil's wife)

I agree this is a wonderful service, and we are all appreciative.  However, this question has been asked multiple times, and no one from MRF has acknowledged the request.  I don't think that is asking too much.

I agree this is a wonderful service, and we are all appreciative.  However, this question has been asked multiple times, and no one from MRF has acknowledged the request.  I don't think that is asking too much.

We are not paying for this service, and may not have ever contributed any money to the foundation.  So, I feel that this is looking a gift horse in the mouth, and maybe we should be a bit more understanding about glitches in the system.  If they already know about these things, then presumably they will do something about it when they can.

We are not paying for this service, and may not have ever contributed any money to the foundation.  So, I feel that this is looking a gift horse in the mouth, and maybe we should be a bit more understanding about glitches in the system.  If they already know about these things, then presumably they will do something about it when they can.

Thanks for getting back to us, Tim. At least you seem to think that the threaded post archive will be back some day soon, which is very reassuring. Thank you for looking into this issue for us.

Thanks for getting back to us, Tim. At least you seem to think that the threaded post archive will be back some day soon, which is very reassuring. Thank you for looking into this issue for us.

Thanks for getting back to us, Tim. At least you seem to think that the threaded post archive will be back some day soon, which is very reassuring. Thank you for looking into this issue for us.