I had to start a new account

good.

so instead of trying to thumb a topic from the New Posts or New Topics page, click on the topic and then thumb the first post...

I;ve tried that numerous times. Tried changing "my preferences."

So I tried logging out for some hours, but it still doesn't work.

I got it to work. In my previous incarnation I tapped just to the right of the number. Now I slide the curser down a ways. When the cursor changes from an arrow to a hand I tap the spot and the thread collapses.

RESURRECTION SHUFFLE CLICK (baby he's been here before)

He knew there was a secret box
Opinions hit malfunction flox
But you don't really care for thumbin' do ya?

It goes like this, go forth, get psst
Off minor calls and major pffts
The snaffling, decomposing Get That Thru Ya

What's it To Ya? What's It To Ya?
What's it To Ya? What's It To OoOoOo Ya?

I love Cohen and his song. I regret that he quit making new albums. He had no say, of course. But that doesn't lessen my need to hear new music by him.