Where to see the posts that I've bookmarked?

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To view bookmarked posts, users should click on "User" at the top of the page, which opens a dialog box displaying "Your Account" and "Bookmarks." This location for bookmarks has been noted as somewhat confusing from a user interface perspective. There are also comments about the difficulty in finding threads started by a user versus finding all posts. Despite the confusion, users appreciate the guidance provided. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for clearer navigation in the site's UI.
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When we view posts, theres a bookmark option, I have bookmarked many posts recently but I dont see an option to view them. Please help.
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At the top of the page, click on "User". This will bring up a dialog box, and "Your Account" and "Bookmarks" at the top.
 
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Ha! "If it was a snake, it would have bit me!" :smile:
 
Although from a UI point of view it is pretty weird. Why there instead of with everything else in the “Your Account” tab?

There are a few other weirdnesses in the UI, such as finding all threads started by a user is completely different from finding all posts.
 
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Nugatory said:
At the top of the page, click on "User". This will bring up a dialog box, and "Your Account" and "Bookmarks" at the top.
Never knew! Only nine years on the site!
 
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Nugatory said:
At the top of the page, click on "User". This will bring up a dialog box, and "Your Account" and "Bookmarks" at the top.
Thankyou so much!
 
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