Jan, I am not sure you can subscribe to ALL general topics, for some administrative reason, not all are available.
For example, I clicked on the words "Forum Information and Help" above this thread (top and to the left) and there does not seem to be a "subscribe" area.
Next, I did the clicking on the words "MOC Web Site & Computer Tech Help" and I did find a "subscribe" button there.
Probably some very techy reason "subscribe" is not available everywhere, I sure don't know it, just know it is not always there.
You could try writing one of the admins or moderators and request a "subscribe" button be added to whatever area you are interested in. Maybe they can, maybe not?? again, I have no idea bout all this techy behind the scenes stuff. Cripes, this week, well, longer than a week, I cannot even access my own web pages for editing, so, maybe I should not be addressing this question at all. SIGHHHH (OK, all laugh at ole Carol, or cry, or moan, or groan!
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