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    Similar thread feature - Good or Bad?

    Was wondering if having the similar thread links enabled in the forum are good or bad? Anyone see how effective they are? What would be the disadvantage to having them up.

    I notice some rather big sites don't use the feature and have to wonder why.

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    Hello Joe

    I personally use similar threads on all my forums and advise everyone to use them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mert Gökçeimam View Post
    Hello Joe

    I personally use similar threads on all my forums and advise everyone to use them.
    Thanks Mert,

    What are the advantages and disadvantages, if any?
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    Big sites probably don't use it because of load issues. It does take a bit of querying to generate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Cummiskey View Post
    Big sites probably don't use it because of load issues. It does take a bit of querying to generate.
    Thanks Brian, would you consider my site (sig link) in the 'big' category.
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