what are those swirly things?

[demi]

See the swirls at the left side of the threads, can someone please explain what thats all about?

I'm guessing its to do with activity. Like, if somone is looking at a thread it starts swirling? I'm just guessing here.
Why are some blue and some red and some have dots?
Can someone explain please, I'm confuzzled!

[chickenchargrill]

Red dots mean you have commented on that thread. If it's swirling it means it is a popular thread.

[oldjerry]

If they're pink,and breath out fire,it means you might have done a bit of experimenting in the 70's.

[baldybloke]

If they're pink,and breath out fire,it means you might have done a bit of experimenting in the 70's.

Can't remember the 70's, too busy listening to Jethro Tull.

[oldjerry]

And it 's still just an audience of one , as far as I'm concerned...

[the.fee.fairy]

I the swirly things are orange, then there are still some undread posts.

If it's blue, you've read all the posts.

If it swirls, the post is popular

If there's a red dot, you've posted on the thread.

[demi]

Grate, thanks for clearing that up for me! :)