I'm experimenting with a slightly different message reading display allowing the use of forum member images in the To and From part of the message. For the test I have a thumb image of myself that displays on images to and from me; on all others there is a generic image.

Currently this only displays when reading all "Recent Messages" via the drop-down near the bottom of the discussion home page. Let me know what you think of the idea. Many sites now display images of those posting in the messages.