Let’s see another real life example from here.
It looks nice and gives a pinch of graphical elements between text blocks, but
- created is unnecessary, we already know that right away when a topic is opened
- last reply is useful only when there is a risk of bumped topic, like this is, because (for me) there is zero indicator if a topic is an ancient one. Yes, I know that by definition it is unread but still
- every other points are totally unnecessary and just noise per se — or is here, there, everywhere someone who start thinking if a topic is worth of reading because of amount persons, posts and likes?
- amount of posts can tell if there is a point to open summary, though.
I use topic map practically only then I’m looking for something and that topic doesn’t offer any real solutions. Then I open list of links and trying figure out if there is something I should check out.