I can't seem to find out how I can have a subscription set to threads i post in. Is that function available at this forum or does it take a manual visit to the 'thread tools' button at the top?
Click on "User CP" to open your User Control Panel & scroll down to "Messaging & Notification". In the second section "Default Thread Subscription Mode" scroll through the options to select "Instant email notification". Then scroll down & click "Save Changes" & you should be set.
PS: Be sure that you have Receive Email from Administrators enabled in the section above & that you have given a valid e-mail address.