It is possible to just randomly browse back through the pages but if you're going beyond the first few pages of threads - you're into history! lol!!
It's certainly not a huge problem and there are a few threads which are actually fun to bump from time to time. The Gael Serran Examiners haven't been bumped in quite a while and I'm sure there are new members who have no idea what fun awaits should they stumble upon them. We had a couple of other excellent huge threads - relating funny things that happened in the game or humorous poetry.
We've had a lot of very creative posters here!
I really can't speak for other boards but this one has always been excellent!!!