Hey Troll - I use the "Mark Forums Read" under "Quick Links" MUCH more often than I use some of the other buttons - like the Members List, the Calendar, or the Thru-Hiker Registry. I bet I'm not the only one....maybe it would be a good idea to put "Mark Forums Read" right next to "New Posts" on the menu list, and one of the less used ones under a drop-down meu.
I know it only saves a click or two, but it sure would be more convenient. What do you think?