Why is it possible to write something in topic field for later posts?

[Almost_there]

Hi forum.

Whenever I answer on a thread, no matter if I was creating the thread or it was somebody else - there is this text input field that contains "RE: <and original topic goes here>" above the main input field.

But - I can change the seemingly topic field, but it has no visual effect on the forum thread.

If the topic for a thread says "plz plz help" - when I answer I can try to write something else than "RE: plz plz help" in topic field. But it doesn't make any difference.


So what purpose does that text field serve anyway?

[tidbit]

I believe the default theme was tweaked to remove that topic line from posts and move the date/time up a line, to save clutter and vertical space (it was a frequent request). however, using an alternate theme should show it. (I'm too lazy to test. themes are in your profile settings)

[nnnik]

You can actually start mini subtopics in your topic like that
Also only Topics that start with Re:%Topic Title% are ignored

[tidbit]

oh, so it seems that if the topic is the same as the OP (or previous?) it hide it (it's useless). otherwise show it.

[guest3456]

I believe the default theme was tweaked to remove that topic line from posts and move the date/time up a line, to save clutter and vertical space (it was a frequent request). however, using an alternate theme should show it. (I'm too lazy to test. themes are in your profile settings)

Yes I believe Lexikos tweaked the theme to hide this. On my system, it fades out very fast

[joedf]

Yes, guest3456 is right.

[Almost_there]

Ok - now I try to write "see if I can read this text" and see if it appear.

[edit]
hm, it does appear now.

Can it be different rules between underforums maybe?

[joedf]

no no, probably just jquery sometimes freezing or something :p