>You know the little icon next to the Forum that you can click on to indicate that you've read those messages, so that the next time you do a Refresh, you no longer get those messages? Example:
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>+ Microsoft SQL Server [31] * (where * is the icon)
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>Well, it seems to work ok (IOW, the messages don't show up when I do a Refresh), but the little icon remains instead of disappearing when I click on it. So basically, I have no indication as to whether I've clicked the icon or not.

This option is presently being removed. I haven't finished the last part yet. This icon will be removed soon. As per the last survey, this option is causing too many problems, too many confusions and is really CPU intensive. Basically, when you refresh for new messages, this will do it automatically from now on.