I changed everything just so I could confuse you OF
>>> Now is it my imagination or are we now running back-wards (newest post at the top)?
ermmm nope... shouldnt be... have you changed something in your config?
>> see "Notify me of replies" is NOT set by default
I think thats the same on most forums... saves the server generating lots of unwanted mails.
You can change your prefs from
Modify profile >>
Notifications and email >>
Theres several options in there... change it to what you want.
>> what does the Message icon box do,
Which message icon OF..
ahhh after looking around for a while could it be the message icon when posting a reply?
If it is.. its the little icon at the top of the message reply.. it looks like you changed yours to a thumbs down... and Ive just changed this one to a lightbulb.