Really, we should all register our feelings so that at least it's in print to be seen. 

It seems that "some things might be possible" but not all. So that means we're stuck with this format but there might be minor tweaks here and there?

Anyone experimented with "floating"? If you "Float this topic for current user" you'll float that particular thread to the top of the board and it will show up when you refresh as "pinned" (for you only). I've not tried it with more than one thread but has anyone?