New Post Count vs New Posts Displayed

[gkainz]

Something I thought I noticed a few times, but thought "Nah, can't be" but this morning I paid attention when I logged in. On the main page, left side, User CP section, under my avatar is "New Posts: XX" . This morning it said 72. I then clicked on New Posts in the top menu bar as I usually do, and the new posts page displayed Posts 1-18 of 18. The last few days I've read thru the new posts and wondered "huh? Is that all there is? I thought I saw a bigger number than that?"

So, anyone else notice this?

 

[AuntPeggy]

I've noticed it lately, too. I assume the total count includes:
a) posts to forums I have excluded
b) multiple posts to the same thread

But, it could be a mistake.
- Aunt Peggy

 

[AuntPeggy]

I had to logout and log back in to get the count to reset to zero.

 

[Greebo]

Mark all forums read should reset the post counts for you.

The count you see on the home page is of actual posts - that is a single reply to a thread. 5 replies to 1 thread since you last marked them read is 5 posts.

The "posts" you see on "new posts" is actually the count of threads with new replies.

 

[gkainz]

Thanks for the clarification between post count and thread count - geez, that sounds like my shopping trip with my wife last night

"We can't buy those sheets - look at the thread count!"

vs

"Wadda ya mean that new shotgun costs $1600? Are you insane?"