I'll answer #1 because it's the easiest
Make sure you're logged in, and make sure you have "Remember Me" ticked when you login.
Then set your preferences in your User Control Panel -> Edit Options:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/p...do=editoptions
Then scroll down to "Thread Display Options", and "Thread Display Mode" and make sure it's "Linear - Oldest First".
Done!
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