I think it's really good! I like being able to see if people have posted on a topic after me (without having to go thro 'My Profile' etc) so I can see what they've said.
Big thumbs up (for once) to the AB Ed from me for introducing this one!
yes it is a great way of diverting abers from the busy topics into those less well read, very good idea and yes it is easier to follow a particular thread, excellent.
I didn't even notice it until a few days ago... it's fairly useful I suppose in updating threads etc but it sometimes slows down my laptop when I'm logged on.
And true, for all the 'baffled' or 'obsessed' stalkers out there, its a blessing in disguise :)