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I think it is useful. I had an experience at another forum where I had a couple of pm's that I missed for a couple of days. If pm send was used, I would have caught it eariler.
Not to mention this is a forum - we post to talk to each other - it's why we are here. Posting is what this forum is made of - it's the essence of the being.
1. it is the easiest and quickest way to subscribe to the thread. Avoids the whole, 'crap I forgot to subscribe to the thread'
2. keeps the thread active for the seller. It costs the seller 100 chips to post a m2m, might as well maximize the person's value.
I think it's useful. It shows that there's interest in the item. If I'm wanting to buy the item, then I think "oh crap" when I see them. It's also nice to see who's buying the item when it's not me.