I think what happens is the server decides maximum page size, and if your preference is over that limit, the server makes pages (for you) of minimum size.
My default is 100 posts per page, and I am getting 100 post pages right now.
I do agree that the TOP of the post should be shrunk to a bare one-liner, with the balance of SAME information and links appearing as comment #1 (all of this is done in the "make a post" screen). That is the optimum arrangement for long-running threads.
Donna Brazille's family is missing - per Carville
"Fire is under control but hours to get the smoke out
This perimeter is not going to hold, we need to get the firemen outta here."
Ahhh.
Thanks.
Will change to 100.
Perhaps a FREEPMAIL to John Robinson would get him to consider your suggestion.