See Thread Views: How to Find Out?

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The discussion centers on the absence of visible thread view counts, which has been replaced by a focus on "Likes." Participants express nostalgia for the view count feature, arguing it provided insight into a thread's relevance and popularity. The importance of thread titles and post quality is emphasized as key factors in determining a discussion's value. There is a recognition that while "Likes" reflect post quality, thread views could indicate broader interest and external traffic. Overall, the conversation highlights a tension between valuing community engagement and measuring popularity.
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Is there any way to see the number of views of a thread? Or is that no longer available?
 
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chasrob said:
Is there any way to see the number of views of a thread? Or is that no longer available?
We replaced that public information with total "Likes" which we felt was more important.
 
You're probably right but I miss the views tabulation.
 
Still think the title and the quality of the posts make a discussion worth reading. I might discover that a thread of 100 posts and 3700 views has little relevance for most readers. Likes? Well, it's about recognition of the quality of posts from the members. This matters a lot. But to the owner of this website the popularity/external traffic matters, too.
 
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