I also have a high-speed cable modem connection but I do sometimes use the thread segment feature, especially on the “10 obscure things” thread. But I've noticed that that there really isn't much point in presenting the segmented viewing option unless we've already gone into the third segment. The option always loads the first segment and if we're currently adding posts in the second segment the net result is a longer total wait time instead of a shorter one.

There probably won't be consensus on which order to use in presenting segments but it might be useful to always load two segments until such time as a third one is created. After that, just load one segment and present the choice.

      - Mark