I think some PM options that would be awesome are:

1) Auto-replier... Perhaps if you're not there you could have it automatically reply to PMs with a message.
2) Email on New PM - I use this alot on some forums I go to... Really helpful!
3) Ignore list, though I have yet to use it, I know some people that swear by it... ignoring PMs from people is something that would be useful
4) an option to have: a pop-up box displayed OR the link 'no new private messages' colour changed (to a chooseable colour by the member) or BOTH... when there is a new PM.. I would definitely use the latter, and I know people would use the former. Some people might want to use both? An advantage is that it doesn't have to be added to a skin, so if members don't want it, they can keep it the same colour.

I agree with Wrighty, these would be pretty hawt.

I am working on a notification feature for when you get a new PM. Just not sure how best to implement it.

Give them the option for differnet things... and a preferences page.

Not quite what I meant I'm working on a Ajax based notification but am not sure if it'll be worth it or not. It's putting quite a lot of extra stress on the server and browser for very little functionality. I might revert to just a standard check when the page loads.

I think that's probably best... as that's all that people need. There's no need to have it check if the page hasn't been reloaded.

So long as I get the email notification I'll you!

Just to confirm, the new PM options will be:

Pop-up Notification
Email Notification
Block PMs
PM "Buddies"

Good work, the pop-up notification would be an excellent addition

[quote7883]Good work, the pop-up notification would be an excellent addition

I just need to remember to remove my code from the database when the update occurs.