Value of Docked Threads

I, for a VERY measly one, would be saddened to see them go. I would not have learned without
groping through the search facility, probably improperly forming my search criteria at first, how
to easily insert an image, obtain a spell check facility, or what I needed to consider as important
gear to bring along when I first went back to OTR (it was quite different than when I ran back in
the early 70's.) I view the docked threads as sort of a set of FAQs that should at least be scanned
before assuming I had some general question that no one had ever thought of before, a level of
hubris I am loathe to aspire to. I don't HAVE to read them, but I appreciate their being there for
perusal at just the click of a mouse. I see what many others have felt was important enough to
discuss at length (sometimes very passionately) and learn things I didn't even know I didn't know
(does that even make sense?). With the ability to go backwards in a thread (BTW, thanks to
whomever implemented that feature), I can start at the initial query / comment and then get to
the most recent posts and see how, if any, the discussion progressed (or digressed) as more
participants chimed in with experiences and valuable opinions / insights. Ignore them if you so
choose, but please don't deprive those of us who find value in their existence.

Just my $.02 from an old man that should probably just shut up.

 

BINGO! At least it is just not my single point of view.