How to find threads started by a member

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To find threads started by a specific member, navigate to the member's Profile Page and click on "information." A clickable link labeled "Find all threads" will appear. However, using the "Posted by Member:" field in the SEARCH drop-down will display all posts by that member, not exclusively the threads they initiated. This distinction is important for users seeking specific thread contributions. Accurate navigation is key to efficiently locating member-started discussions.
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I recall this used to be possible, but it can’t see how to do it anymore.
 
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On the member's Profile Page, click "information". Then, a "Find all threads" clickable link should appear.
 
Just enter the members name in the "Posted by Member:" field of the SEARCH drop-down at the top of the page.

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EDIT: Oops. This will give all post of a member, not just the ones started by the member.
 

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Thread 'Why Are You Still Here? A Curious Question'

Hello everyone, I recently revisited Physics Forums after a long hiatus (about 4-5 years) and started catching up on the recent discussions. What immediately struck me—and what inspired this thread—is seeing so many of the exact same user names in the "Latest Posts" section who were just as active when I was last here! To the dedicated, long-term, and continuously active members of this community: What keeps you coming back and contributing regularly after all this time? Is it the joy...
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