I frequently look at the 'active users' list, out of trying to show courtesy and respect for someone who may be replying to my prior post.
It gives them a turn to respond and prevents the perception of the 'steam-roller' effect, which generates resentment on the respondent's side, for not having given them a fair go.
Sometimes the posts we're making take a considerable amount of time to compose and I use the 'active users' list in the above way.
I think Carl has a valid point here.
Cheers & Rgds.
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