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I noticed over the last few days when I go to my PF or onto a forum and read a thread upon returning the thread is still highlighted (name in bold) to indicate it hasn't been read. It seems to happen most of the time now.
When a thread is marked as "read" on an online platform, it means that the user has already viewed the content of that thread. However, some platforms may still highlight the thread to indicate that there are new responses or updates to the thread.
This could be due to a settings preference on the platform you are using. Some platforms allow users to choose whether they want read threads to remain highlighted or not. Additionally, if there are new responses or updates to the thread, it may also remain highlighted to draw your attention to it.
This again depends on the platform you are using. Some platforms may have an option to manually remove the highlight from read threads. Others may automatically remove the highlight once you have viewed the thread again. Check the platform's settings or help section for more information.
Yes, some platforms may offer customization options for the highlighting of read threads. This could include changing the color of the highlight or choosing to remove it altogether. Check the platform's settings or help section for more information on customization options.
Having read threads still highlighted can be helpful in keeping track of new responses or updates to threads that you have already viewed. It can also make it easier to navigate through a large number of threads and quickly identify which ones you have already read.