It's actually easy in the software to make new tabs up top. Putting it anywhere else (like near new posts) requires template modifications@BigAl205; I see the MY THREADS link. cool beans you're the man! you didn't have to put it in the top menu. I couldn't find it at first because I was looking for it on the line with NEW POSTS and PRIVATE MESSAGES or under the QUICK LINKS drop down haha! I am enthralled that you are even replying (as an administrator) and attempting to make changes to add features. that shit blows my mind compared to other places haha
If you look at the top under 'new posts' you will see a box that says 'User tag list'. If you click the button that says 'Tag user(s)', you can draw somebody's attention to the thread...where mentioning somebody brings their attention to a specific post.
Thye have plugins similar to the Facebook thing up top. If people would use it, I'll set them up.