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5. It happens when the thread receives a specific number of replies

Fri Dec 13, 2024, 12:44 PM

Dec 13

Although it’s been so long since I’ve thought about it, I’m not sure what the number is. I think it’s either 25 or 50.

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How does a thread get the flame signal? [View all] MerrilyMerrily Dec 13 OP

I thought it just meant that the thread is "on fire", meaning Mike 03 Dec 13 #1

The little flame over the file folder? Dennis Donovan Dec 13 #3

I think it signifies a "hot" thread. n/t Harker Dec 13 #4

It happens when the thread receives a specific number of replies EarlG Dec 13 #5

Thanks everybody! Now I know. MerrilyMerrily Dec 13 #6