What is a "Sticky Thread"?

pianoshazza

Help! Am a real novice at this, first timer, can't seem to get my head round what this "Sticky Thread" means and don't want to do the wrong thing! Have read bits on the A to Z info but still don't understand it.! Any feedback would be gratefully recieved!

bridiej

It's basically a thread that stays at the top of the board.

Whereas a "normal" thread will move down the board as newer ones are added a sticky remains at the top until it is unstuck

HTH

pianoshazza

Thank you so much for such a quick reply, I am really impressed, and I understood it too!! Think I will probably become addicted to this and not be doing any housework from now on! Many thanks:j

Nile

Hello pianoshazza

Welcome to the MSE site.:wave:

Don't worry about asking questions, there are lots of new members like you who will be interested to know the answer too.;)

As bridiej has explained, a sticky thread will be found at the top of the board whearas all the other threads gradually move down the board as new threads are posted.

You might be wondering 'Who makes it sticky?'. It is the Board Guide for that particular board or a member of the MSE Team who can make a thread sticky........and then un-stick the thread.

One excellent example of a sticky thread is on this board. It is the 'Unofficial A-Z (Look here first)' thread by Board Guide sra.

It is packed with useful information and help. The thread has a padlock symbol on it, which means that the thread is locked so you can't post a message on the thread.;)

We were all new members once so don't worry. I'm sure you'll soon settle in and enjoy the MSE site............and save some money.

Kind Regards

Nile

sra

Hi Pianoshazza :hello:

Welcome to the site

2 things I'm going to add to the a-z Nile mentioned as soon as I can

Firstly some commonly used abbreviation (list already started here)

Secondly a complete list of what all the various icons and basic forum terms for newbies

So check back next week

pianoshazza

Hi Nile,
Thank you for your reply, I don't feel so bad about asking questions now! I am sure there will be plenty more as I wend my way through this brilliant site.
thanks again:T

Rikki

pianoshazza wrote:

Thank you so much for such a quick reply, I am really impressed, and I understood it too!! Think I will probably become addicted to this and not be doing any housework from now on! Many thanks:j

I think you will find many people on here are avoiding house work and other chores.:o

Have fun.:)

pianoshazza

Hi sra,
Have checked on the abbreviations link and other info, have got a lot to learn!:think:
Thanks
Pianoshazza

bridiej

pianoshazza wrote:

Hi sra,
Have checked on the abbreviations link and other info, have got a lot to learn!:think:
Thanks
Pianoshazza

Dont worry, I used to think the same, now I'm fluent in "forum speak"