Virtual Forums (Concept discussion - not a hack or request for one)

[CarCdr]

Originally Posted by Colin F

to 1: why scan the whole table? I think this would only be needed if the criterias change, otherwise one could just use the lastpost date. Edited posts really aren't worth the effort of scanning the whole table.

When I said "scan the entier table", that is want I meant -- scan for threads that are new/changed(i.e, new posts) in real forums.

Anyway, you are asking the wrong person Colin. I do not know what his needs are.