How do people select which threads to read

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

A question how do people decide which threads to read? I've been a member of the MLU forum since its early days and have often wondered how people select threads read.

I have MLU saved on my computer Tab Bar so that when I hit the tab it takes me to the MLU New Posts page. Then I generally read every new thread that has been posted. Then click on tags I've marked as sticky, and hit View First Unread.

Most times I read or at least looked at all the new posts scanning for interesting bits of information. How many of the regular readers do likewise. If you visit MLU at least once a day this is not relatively easy. If your schedule doesn't allow checking MLU everyday this becomes more of a task.

My reason asking is to understand why some threads draw large number views and responses? The along with this goes the opposite why do some threads and questions go unnoticed.

Your thoughts?

Cheers Phil