I like getting an email on certain threads. For example; Boots the cat's vet visit: I can tell when Cinder and Smoke update on his condition and check it out. I sometimes have trouble remembering the title of a thread so if it's one I want to check on again, I'll have an email notice sent. I don't mark receive email on everything but it's a nice option to have. I was glad to have it when Perry and Daisy were so ill. I'll also admit to using it when I start a thread, just to see if any one has posted on it. I usually start the day with looking at the new posts then later check out the entire days posts. But I have more time on my hands than lots of people. Even at that, I miss some that I would like to reply to.