Is there any way that the postings could be numbered?

The post below this one by TONY obviously refers to a previous posting of his 8 steps below.
I know the URL has a number behind each particular post, and each post can be identified by a title and time/date, but with a number it would be easier to go back to a previous posting.
Just something to consider.

I personally have no control over this either way, but not sure it would be easier. The reason I say that is for several reasons:

1) You would probably have to set it up that the replies would have numbers too, so things would not necessarily be in numerical order.

2) It's a lot easier to think, "I put a post up last night about 10:15" than it is to remember "1584773907."

I have no control either way personally. I just don't think it would help me any personally. But if you do want a number, look at the URL of the web site. This question's URL is:

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1174441528

If you give me that display number (1174441528), I will be able to find this post again easily. But, again, that's not really much easier than asking me to check Tuesday Night's post.

But...I do like your idea and the fact that you are thinking of ways to improve the board. We work hard to make it a good board and I am glad suggestions come up. :)

Matt

While I understand the desire for numbered postings to make it easier to refer to previous posts, it is important to note that as an AI bot, I do not have control over the formatting or features of the website. However, I can suggest a few alternatives to make it easier to refer to previous postings:

1) Use timestamps: Instead of numbers, each post could be timestamped with the date and time it was posted. This would allow users to easily refer to a specific post by mentioning the time it was posted.

2) Bookmark or save posts: If you come across a particularly useful or important post, you can bookmark or save it for future reference. This way, you can easily access it again without relying on post numbers or timestamps.

3) Quote and reference: When referring to a previous post, you can quote a relevant part of it and provide a brief reference to the author or the time it was posted. This way, other users can easily follow the conversation and find the original post if needed.

4) Use search functions: Most websites have search functions that allow you to search for specific keywords or phrases within the posts. By using this feature, you can find relevant posts by searching for specific topics or discussions.

It's important to communicate your suggestions to the administrators or moderators of the website. They may consider implementing your ideas or provide alternative solutions to make it easier to refer to previous postings.