Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting: 3 Times to Happen Once?

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Start date Jun 24, 2006

In summary, the purpose of "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting: 3 Times to Happen Once" is to ensure that all forums on a website are marked as read, even if they do not update automatically. This technique needs to be done 3 times to increase the likelihood of success. It should be used when there are forums that are not updating or if the "mark forum as read" button is not working properly. This troubleshooting technique is not required for all forum software, as some automatically mark forums as read. It can be done more than 3 times, but it may not yield any additional results. If the forums are still not updating after 3 attempts, there may be another issue that needs to be addressed.

Jun 24, 2006

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Okay --- how come I got to "Mark Forums Read" three times for it to happen once? Been going on two (three?) days now.

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Jun 24, 2006

Mattara

I'm experiencing this with many vB 3.5.4 forums. It only works for me if you go into a forum and then click back to its category after all of the posts have been read.

Jun 24, 2006

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Ahah! A "feature!" Shoulda known.

What is the purpose of "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting: 3 Times to Happen Once"?

The purpose of this troubleshooting technique is to ensure that all forums on a website are marked as read, even if they do not update automatically. This is a common issue that can occur when using forum software.

Why does the "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting" need to be done 3 times?

This troubleshooting technique needs to be done 3 times because it helps to ensure that all forums are marked as read. Some forums may not update after the first or second attempt, so doing it 3 times increases the likelihood of success.

When should "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting" be used?

This troubleshooting technique should be used when there are forums on a website that are not updating to show new posts or unread posts. It can also be used if the "mark forum as read" button is not working properly.

Do all forum software require "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting: 3 Times to Happen Once"?

No, not all forum software require this troubleshooting technique. Some forum software automatically marks all forums as read when a user visits the site or logs in. It is only necessary for forums that do not update automatically.

Can "Mark Forums Read Troubleshooting" be done more than 3 times?

Yes, it is possible to do this troubleshooting technique more than 3 times. However, it is not necessary and may not yield any additional results. If the forums are still not updating after 3 attempts, there may be another issue that needs to be addressed.