Why is this thread featured by @Greg Bernhardt?

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In summary, the conversation is about a thread on Einstein's definition of time that caught the attention of @Greg Bernhardt. After reading most of the thread, @Greg noticed an image and felt the thread should be featured. @Aufbauwerk 2045 expresses concern about any blinking features, to which @Greg responds that he will try to feature the thread without any blinking elements. They also discuss the possibility of a popup or full page overlay to confirm that the thread is featured. Finally, @Greg jokes about the need to Like a post before being able to Unlike it.
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I know it was probably just me not paying attention, but while reading @Aufbauwerk 2045's thread "Einstein's definition of time", I said to myself "This thread really needs to be featured". After reading most of the thread I finally noticed the
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Nothing blinking please. The internet got successfully rid of that about 20 years ago.
 
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mfb said:
Nothing blinking please. The internet got successfully rid of that about 20 years ago.
Don't worry. I was only meaning to show how absorbed I was reading that excellent thread. May be useful to Greg in someway. :redface:
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Noted and I’ll see what I can do!
But NO BLINKING ! :smile:
 
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phinds said:
But NO BLINKING ! :smile:
Marquee?
 
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Ibix said:
Marquee?
NOT one that crawls! No movement, please.
 
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A popup?
A full page overlay?
"Please confirm that you noted this thread is featured. Write 'this is a featured thread' in the box below."
 
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mfb said:
A popup?
A full page overlay?
"Please confirm that you noted this thread is featured. Write 'this is a featured thread' in the box below."
:oldlaugh::oldlaugh:
 
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mfb said:
A popup?
A full page overlay?
"Please confirm that you noted this thread is featured. Write 'this is a featured thread' in the box below."
Darn! I have to Like a post before I can Unlike it.
 
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