2 and 3 appear to be same image?
also, it appears to be the same features I described
the little grill next to the forum name will be red if there are new topics or replies
while inside a forum category, new topics, or topics with new replies will be at the top with a little "NEW" indicator.
You're right, for some reason I wasn't able to attach the right pic. Sorry about that.
I think the difference is on all the other sites, the alerts are specific to me. While there are also forum buttons to see new posts, I only get alerts for threads I posted in. This helps me not miss responses to a thread I posted in and not having to deal with separate alert emails. The alerts on all the other sites don't show new topics or topics with replies unless I go looking for those specifically. I don't need emails from those sites, because the alert feature tells me everything I'm interested in, in one place.
I am sure I took enough of your time on this topic so I apologize and I'll use the site as it is. Lots of super content on here! Thanks.