that is why i requested a prefference in our profile page to make the oldest or newest at the top. I think this would be the easiest and simplest thing to do and it would be like reading a book. especially for new members wneh reading 9,999 messages on some of the boards lol and yes i did read that many on the brainking.com board and a few others lol I'm obsessive comppulsive that way and besides i thought I might miss something if I didn't lol