Screen real estate being eaten up

[Daver6]

I notice a change overnight that now when viewing a thread, on the right there is a user summary and "What we're discussing now" bit. See image below. How do I get rid of this when reading a thread. It's just annoying making me scroll even more with the narrower columns for the actual discussion?

 

[Hvr]

Totally agree, it takes up too much space.

 

[blackcat20]

Agree, especially as there is plenty of empty space outside of the forum and side bar.

 

[admin]

The main reason for this was to show what other topics are being discussed in that forum, and therefore encourage increased participation. I do take the point that it does result in increased scrolling. So, I have removed it for all registered users. But it still displays for visitors - as they would benefit most from seeing what else is available. T

 

[Daver6]

Thank you So much better.

Another option is make it user configurable perhaps.