When will BP forums use threads & replies? (Like reddit)

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I find it very limiting that I can't reply to a particular post that someone did in a thread that somebody started. I can quote them and tag them, but then it's extremely disconnected, and could be two or three pages down from that one. So that person can see it, but then anybody else coming through to read won't really be able to follow the linear timeline.

I'll read a forum post with 75 replies, in the 4th or 5th reply will be great and I want to discuss further, but it is just a mess for anyone to keep track of replies to specific comments. There needs to be threads that can be expanded or contracted just like reddit.

Russell Brazil · Answer

They tries theeaded replied. Users overwhelmingly hated it in the feedback received.

Matt Devincenzo · Answer

@Allan Smith I'm one of those that complained...they did an update I can't remember when now, but it was awful IMO. It included threaded replies amongst other items I also disliked. The issue on that reply format (for me) is you end up with 6 conversations going, one on the main topic, and then individual ones on replies. I don't use Reddit at all, and I don't use any other threaded reply format apps either...it's just not something I like trying to follow.

I realize it's a preference and if 'the masses' want it they'll eventually implement it. At that point I either use BP less, or get on board with the format despite absolutely disliking it for the week or so the forum used it previously...

Allan Smith · Answer

Mind blown that people didn't like it. Reddit is #1 forum in the world and that's the format they've landed on. But at any rate thank you for responding. I don't remember seeing a thread format on here so I wonder if the feedback was skewed.

James Apperley · Answer

I am from the UK and would like to start a business helping British investots source US rental properties. Does anyone have any suggestions on US property investors/entrepeuneurs I could partner with?

James

Noah Bacon · Answer

Hi Allan,

As Russell and Nathan have stated, we have tried this in the past with negative feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our users experience on the forums. We continue to have the conversation around what is the best experience and will always put our communities feedback as the number one consideration when making changes. We currently do not have any immediate plans change the forums to be a threaded experience like Reddit as you stated, but if there are any updates I will keep everyone posted and answer any questions I can!

Nathan Gesner · Answer

BiggerPockets is constantly working to improve the forums, but it's not as simple as flipping a switch. I hope for the same thing some day!

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