Just an observation.

[Ginger's Mom]

Nope, don't feel bad at all. I know that they just want to make sure that person opens that thread even though they may be in a hurry. I guess someone could PM another PTer and ask them to check out a particular thread (never thought about that before).

[Karen]

I don't mind if it is a "Karen your PM box is full" kind of thread that cannot be sent via PM, but other than that I tend not to open them as I figure it is not meant for me!

[Freckles]

If I can tell there are pictures or videos, I look!
But just text, no.

[CatLuvrs]

If I can tell there are pictures or videos, I look!
But just text, no.

I do this too!

[luvofallhorses]

what if they are trying to make a person feel better if they are down?

[G535]

Haha, can't help myself, I look! Might miss out on a cat photo if I didn't.

[jenluckenbach]

what if they are trying to make a person feel better if they are down?

A perfectly wonderful explaination.

[GreyhoundGirl]

I look at them as I normally would. I usually figure that they might have said the name because they thought that person in particular might like it. Just to get that persons attention. Like "Pit troubles: Jadapit, I want your opinion" That sort of thing I would look at anyways.