> Isaac Hunt wrote:

>> Using thunderbird I can't see how to flag messages i have written, or
>> how to flag threads I have posted to.
>> Ideally i'd like to change the colour of the subject line but i'd
>> settle for watching the thread.
>> Tried different filter settings but it works on subject...is there a
>> way to get the filter to search message body?
>> I looked for an add-on for this but can't find one.
>>
>> Thanks.

>
> Just create a filter for the news server: from contains isaac@hunt.com
> action watch thread.
> Tag or label the message important or whatever to change the color.
>
> Add the following:
>
> /* watched threads */
> treechildren::-moz-tree-cell-text(news, watch) {
> color: navy !important;
> }
>
> /* watched threads, top selected */
> treechildren::-moz-tree-cell-text(news, watch, selected) {
> color: #ff0 !important; /* brighter against dark
> background */
> }
>
> to userchrome.css in the chrome folder of your profile to add some more
> coloring to watched threads.
>
> Works only on new messages, so post some messages or delete the .msf
> files of groups you've posted in to see the effect.
>
> Michel.