Strange Behavior - Clicking on Thread Takes Me to Reply

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Users are experiencing a glitch where clicking on certain threads, specifically one about the Cross Product and Area of a Triangle, redirects them to the Reply page instead of the original post. This issue appears to be linked to threads that may not have a first post, leading to confusion. The problem has been noted before, suggesting it is not an isolated incident. Participants speculate that it could be a technical error within the forum's system. Addressing this glitch may require forum administrators to investigate and resolve the underlying issue.
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Strange Behavior -- Clicking on Thread Takes Me to Reply

I saw this thread about a Cross Product and Area of a Triangle in the "New Posts" page, but when I click on it, I get taken straight to the Reply page.

Maybe a forum glitch?

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=153819
 
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I've seen this before. I think it's an empty thread--no first post. Some kind of glitch.
 

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