Default settings

Ok, here's my question. I'm trying to get all forums to show all threads.

I changed the Default Settings in my profile. It stays that way everytime I check.

It didn't work.

I changed it in a few forums and it works while I'm there but as soon as I go to another forum, poof. Gone.

It shows all different settings too. One forum will say active in the last 6 months, some will say 3 weeks.

I cleared my cookies. I set the forums I wanted individually, signed off then on again.

All changed again.

I hope this isn't going to turn out to be a moment. I seem to very, very good at that.