Blue threads in forum display

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Some threads in the forum display are highlighted in blue to help users easily identify threads without replies, particularly in homework forums. This feature is currently being tested for effectiveness. There are ongoing efforts to exempt moved and sticky threads from this blue highlighting. Users have expressed confusion about why their threads appear blue. The goal is to improve thread visibility and user experience.
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You may have noticed in forum display some threads are blue. This is being tested as a way to make recognizing threads without a reply easier. This is especially helpful in the homework forums. Currently I'm trying to figure out how to exempt moved and sticky threads.
 
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I was wondering why all my threads were blue.
 

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