When someone gives me a rep with a long and thoughtful comment, I find I learn all sorts of interesting things by PMing them with a thank you, and continuing to discuss the particular point they appreciated. Sometimes, you find neither of you really agree with the original statement at all...
And I know I can get to the PM window from a post, but sometimes people sign with only a brief nick, and that sometimes obscure.
I know I sign reps with a rather obscure nick...
EDIT: And I really can't speak to your grouchy problem.
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