Correct spelling. I think that
"Last thread" would be better said as "Previous thread".


I would often want to go back to the thread topic listing easily. Did I not see a method to do so quickly.

Currently I use the back button on explorer.

Is there a truly better way?

Good suggestion Leslie, I will pass the comment on to the developers of vbulletin.

As to your thread question: the easiest way is to simply use the navigation text bar above each post which displays your current 'location' on the board. You can go directly to each upper level by clicking on its respective link.