not techno-savy

[Cheri in MN]

OK, let me show my ignorance about forums. What does it mean when a thread says "sticky"?

[Donna D.]

Hi Cheri, it means that it was important enough to always be STUCK at the top of the particular forum. As you've probably notice topics shift based on the most recent reply. A Sticky doesn't have that requirement, it's always at the top.

Hope this helps.

[Cheri in MN]

It does help. Thanks!

[Darwin Maring]

So what about all those other abbreviations?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Darwin Maring

So what about all those other abbreviations?

huh? I'll help if I can... everyone knows I've got an opinion

[Mike Magee]

Donna, you're too helpful. You missed a great opportunity to say that a 'sticky' thread will make her want to wash her hands after reading it.

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by Darwin Maring

So what about all those other abbreviations?

Hi: Darwin Maring...IMHO most of the short forms are there because most of us aren't good at typing FWIW.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

Donna, you're too helpful. You missed a great opportunity to say that a 'sticky' thread will make her want to wash her hands after reading it.

Oh man Mike... you got me!

[Roger C H]

You asked a question that always was in the back of my mind.

I sort of figured that that is what it meant, but having confirmation is nice.