I scroll down to the bottom of "Forums Home" and see whose birthday it is, then move on to "IMO" and check the new posts. Then I usually look at "Health & Nutrition" before visiting the "Lounge". I check out PMs when I read my email every evening.
I check my PM's first. Then my subscribed threads. After that I'll see what's going on in the Lounge and Fur Pictures, then check out the other forums.
I get emails alerting me to my subscribed threads...so I usually check those straight from email. If i am not coming on from an email i usually check for new threads first, or go to my PM box if something is waiting. good idea for a poll