I’m curious as to know if anyone puts excerpts on the topic list of the most recent post rather than the topic post, like what topic-list-excerpts does. Would there be any impact on the ux of those interacting in the forum?
At the same time, I’m curious how many people prefer having excerpts of the topic post than the most recent reply.
Hey Nate, good question. I’ve seen forums use both. Showing the original post gives people a quick idea of what the topic is about, which is helpful. But showing the latest reply can be useful too, especially in active threads where people want to see what’s new.
I think it depends on the forum. Some users might prefer knowing the topic before jumping in, while others want to stay up to date with the latest replies. Either way, both have their pros.