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Your default view is probably "Threaded". At the top and bottom of the forums, you will see the word "Flat". Click on it.
To make this view your default, edit your profile.
To make this view the default for new users, go to System Admin -> Preferences -> General Settings, and choose the view for "Default Comment Display Mode".
Edit: Oops, I was not as quick on the draw as CBlue.