What do the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons do on the topic pages (this website)?

[webmaster1]

The previous and next buttons are confusing me. Apologies in advance if this should be really obvious.

 

Does anyone use them and if so, for what?

[Mchl]

They move you to previous/next topic in given board. Not really useful.

[webmaster1]

They move you to previous/next topic in given board. Not really useful.

 

Good, not just me then.

 

*takes out SMF letterhead paper and begins rant

 

Thank you shitty staff. 

[Mchl]

Too many t's or f's... whatever...