Unread posts is my main tool, and sometimes in the very heavy use threads, I'll look in every other or third day because there are just so many of them. Same browse strategy over on the "Other Forum". Some items slip between the cracks.
One thing is the POSTING styles of some users. Some use a single thread with their name on it and others start a new one for each project. To be honest, I'm not sure which is better - only that the mix of the two gets tricky sometimes.
Wonder how it would be if very prolific members should get their own "folder" or section or whatever.
Edit note---
Here is a thought that might make browsing a bit easier.
And let me know if such is already here in some form, little features get by me often enough.
A lot of threads proceed where the owner puts in a item (lets assume a gallery thread, a long column with lots of progressions, many profilers do this) into their thread maybe twice a week. How about a feature that would at a glance let us know when there is a new post from the owner/originator. That way we don't have to view the thread repeatedly just to see the kudos and questions / suggestions pile up.
Also, keep the front page simple and a one page size. The "other forum" has a bit of bewildering complexity to it.
Put the subdividing behind page one.