I used the "thanks" button several times on this thread when I read it an hour or so ago. But while I truly meant "Thanks" to John for explaining one of the reasons the button was first created", the subsequent "thanks" meant more "I agree with you" or "Good Point"

So I fully agree with the person who suggested a drop down menu of alternative comments - that would be so cool.

I am one of those people who is sometimes here for hours, but more likely just drop by to check this forum or maybe one or two others - just to look... and sometimes don't come by for days at a time.

And sometimes I am in the mood and have the time to respond fully, in public or private, to express all my thoughts --- but most times, I just quickly browse a few threads and then split, for adding short and simple responses of Thanks or I Agree or Good Point seem to merely clutter up the thread by making others think that REAL REPLIES of substance have been made. It irks me no end to sit here waiting for a thread to load, only to find that sort of replies.

But at the same time, I KNOW that these sorts of responses are important to many (most?) who post here - that having those brief little "Thanks", "I agree" and "Good Points" are important points of connection to others in their lives and so I have always realized their intrinsic worth.

Sum total then? I am so glad that vBulletin has so many users who are so talented and have created so many wonderful customized functions, and I know that a request for a multi-response selection is certainly something attainable. vBulletin ROCKS!

Teri