What makes a subscribed thread new

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Subscribed threads appear as "new" based on recent activity, but the exact duration of inactivity before they drop off the list is unclear. Users often experience discrepancies between devices, where checking on a phone can lead to items disappearing from the list when switching to a computer. The message indicating "there are no new threads at this time" can be frustrating for users trying to track discussions. Many find the "New Subscribed Threads" feature unreliable and prefer to use the "All Subscribed Threads" option for a comprehensive view. Understanding the criteria for thread visibility remains a common concern among users.
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What makes a subscribed thread "new"

I thought I'd put this here so that others who were interested could see the answer. When we click on "my PF" we get a list of "New Subscribed Threads", after a while threads drop off this list and sometimes we are met with the message "there are no new threads at this time" (or something like that). My question is how long must a thread be idle until it drops off the list? I've tried to keep track but can't tell.

On top of that sometimes if I check on my phone and then use my computer all the items drop from the list. Any ideas anyone?
 
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Any ideas anyone?

Bin the phone. PF is more important.

:biggrin:
 


Studiot said:
Bin the phone.

:biggrin:
Since upgrading from a dumbphone two years ago I could no more get rid of my phone as I could get rid of my foot :-p
 


Ryan_m_b said:
When we click on "my PF" we get a list of "New Subscribed Threads", after a while threads drop off this list and sometimes we are met with the message "there are no new threads at this time" (or something like that).
I find it useless and haven't figured out its expiry basis. So I always click on "All Subscribed Threads" when looking for any recent additions.
 

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