>Let me throw in my $.02 on this. As a paying member (for a few years now), I can say it's
>interesting to see who might have read any given message. However, if a user would prefer
>to not have their entire viewing habits remain anonymous, I support that. Yes, you can do
>whatever you'd like. I just thought you'd like to know that adding this feature to paying
>customers is something I would like (and, it appears, a few others do as well). Just show
>"Anonymous" in the list if you have to. I'd much rather you respect their privacy than give
>me a "wow, isn't that interesting" type functionality.

Michel, as a paying member, I also have strong objections to having my name displayed as having read a particular message. The easiest way for me to currently get this functionality is not to read messages, and not to renew my membership next year. Is this really the effect you're looking for with this feature?